New U.S. Sales Tax Regime For Internet Sellers?

morganew writes "As reported last week on Slashdot, States are pushing for new sales tax rules that would force Internet sellers to collect taxes for up to 7500 jurisdictions. Legislation has been introduced. The House Judiciary Committee held hearings today; here's CNet news on the bill, and here's a report (PDF link) on what it could mean to internet sellers."

Comments

Re:Death of eCommerce

[stratjakt]

Yuk yuk yuk yer so fonny

I'm talking about the Annapolis/DC/baltimore area. I have a 5 acre backyard. I'm not trading it in for a 4x8 cement balcony, thanks.

Re:Oh for god's sake

[nitrocloud]

You got that right! As a junior in high school, I can testify that funds are going to be used improperly anyway, so drugs should be enough to make the difference.

I hate how the principal justifies locking rest rooms during lunch with, "People smoke in there, we must prevent this."
I reply, "The don't smoke in this rest room, it's the other one, and what about the people who NEED the restroom and don't have any other time?"
he replied, "Well, we are getting a $1000 smoke detection unit soon, after it's out of R&D, and then pay $3000 more for expansion to the other rest rooms."
I finally say, "See these ten dollars? See that jar over there, namely the one with your name on it? See the sign that says 'Pay for the teacher or administrator you want to see pied in the face'? OK... now watch me make you win!"