There has been a recent push by some law makers to institute a federal law regarding state sales tax on internet sales. Currently, merchants are only required to charge sales tax if they have a physical presence in the state which the item is purchased. The new law would require all merchants to collect sales tax on all internet purchases.

 

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This type of tax would be extremely difficult to manage and collect. Technically it should claimed by the buyer on their tax forms. There is no effective way for states to monitor and collect taxes on purchases made from other states.  Leave the internet alone.
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I don't shop on line to avoid a tax. Especially since Amazon already includes my state's taxes. But the overhead that stores have to pay and increases their cost. Shopping on line is simply cheaper..
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I guess the question is, is this fair to local small businesses who are already at a disadvantage in price competition and must also charge sales tax? It seems like it is getting harder and harder for small local stores to survive.
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