Amazon Sues the state of NY over sales tax....
 

I think it is total bullshit that the state of NY would do this...


http://news.wired.com/dynamic/storie...05-02-20-42-51


ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) -- Amazon.com is suing New York over a new law that requires out-of-state online companies to collect sales tax from shoppers in New York.

"We are challenging the constitutionality of the recently enacted legislation in New York," Amazon spokeswoman Patricia Smith said.

Officials estimated the state would gain about $50 million by requiring Internet giants such as Amazon.com to collect state sales tax. New Yorkers, like residents of many states, are currently on an honor system to report their online spending when they file state tax returns.

Doesn't CA (and many others) already do that?

No.. i can order from Amazon and not pay the sales tax online. :thumbsup

So is NewYork Companies going to do the same for all its out of state sales? LOL, this wont go farther than this post

good for amazon

Yawn . . . .

Hey it takes cash to support the New York welfare state and high price hookers for the governor. Amazon should be more understanding.

Your avatar disturbs me, I have a massive fear of sharks and that just makes me tremble with fear. I don't know what I'd do if I was ever in a situation like that. Oh man I'm gonna go lie down.

good for amazon.

If I were to drive south to buy clothes in PA and come back home to NY, they wouldnt try to force PA to collect a NY tax. THATS the argument against it IMHO. Just because it's bought on the internet and my home address is in NY, they dont think I've paid enough. Even though if I need to repair it, I'll likely do it in NY. If I used UPS or FEDEX it keeps NY UPS and FEDEX employees on the job. If it's for my home improvement, it's increasing the value of my home in NY. etc etc etc.

If my girlfriend sends me christmas presents that she bought online and had shipped directly to my home in NY, why should she pay the freaking NY state tax from amazon? Whats the rub? The origin of the order, or the destination?

Amazon better crush this in court, or you're all going to see copycat laws in your states and possibly expanding to non-product orders online. This is designed for the internet and internet commerce ONLY!
Paying attention to it is a must.

jerk offs like you who collect govt cheese while the rest of us indirectly support you as you sit home all day shooting squirrels

dumb ass