Sneaky new internet tax pushing through fast

It’s not the tax itself, but the administrative burden to comply. A brick and mortar retailer has only one taxing entity. Online retailers will be liable to pay tax to 45 different states all with different taxable requirements. The cost of administering this will likely close many small online businesses which will have negative effects on local economies (landlords, CPA’s, ISP’s, local eateries, the list goes on).

Lately, poorly conceived legislation has caused business closings in virtually every industry from manufacturing and construction to real estate appraisers and private practice doctors. Large companies easily comply and lobby for this type of legislation for just this reason. Barriers allow big business to grow while reducing opportunity for the little guy. Opportunity fosters innovation, competition, and helps keep the income gap to a minimum, so maintaining it is paramount. In addition, a vibrant market place that fosters consumer choice is better for consumers.

Plenty of laws with catchy titles but poor design have passed which are not effective and have had adverse consequences. It’s like believing new gun control laws will change the behavior of psychopaths and criminals. Let’s hope that if another law is passes it is well thought out and not rushed like so many others. This economy needs all the help it can get.

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/apr/23/a-reckless-internet-sales-tax/

Kijanki,
You wrote; “Government spending adjusted for inflation is the lowest since WWII.” I’ve been to many sites trying to confirm this but find the opposite is true. Can you point me to information confirming your statement?

Must be nice to have so much money that paying more tax is no big deal to you.. so why not impose it on everyone else too!

And you think people with much less money should pay more as well those (who can LEAST afford too)

Those of you with $$$$$ of gear how much MORE would that nice gear cost if the tax was much higher?

I want to KEEP my money!!!

** NO MORE INCOME TAX!!!**

create a national sales tax, those who have more- spend more- pay more tax..

those without much spending money buy less, pay less

Pay taxes on the money I make, pay taxes on the money I spend, pay you taxes, pay taxes at the end of the year, pay more taxes; good thing our government aren't a bunch of scandelous crooks. Just kidding, politicians in government, I love you guys! Good job! Keep up the good work ;-), and don't audit me.

It`s encouraging to read the replies here and realize there are clear independent thinkers who see this tax legislation for what it is.

Hifibri,bullseye!

Hifibri, +1