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(Unverified)Apr 13th 2008 8:50AM
I think this article is misinterpreting the new law. The state of New York cannot require businesses located outside of New York to collect state sales taxes. I think what the new law actually does is require online businesses located WITHIN New York to collect sales tax from New York residents. Frankly, I'm surprised that this isn't already the case as it is in other states.
For example, here in California, if you are a California resident and purchase online from a business with a physical presence in California, then you are charged sales tax. That's why I only purchase from online retailers located outside of California. California would love to be able to collect sales tax on my purchases from businesses located in the other 49 states, but they can't. They don't have jurisdiction. Of course, I'm supposed to list my out-of-state purchases on my tax return and pay a "use tax". Yeah, right! Like I'm really going to do that!
ChronoZagaApr 13th 2008 12:41PM
I think you have too much faith in legislators, unfortunately. I wouldn't put it past any politician to pass a law that was unenforceable, had legal precedence against it, and would cost the state tones of money, just so that they can say they tried real hard come reelection time.