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The End of Tax-Free Internet Shopping?

Posted by timothy on from the awaiting-a-60-cent-refund-check dept.

Mordok-DestroyerOfWo writes "If a little-known but influential alliance of state politicians, large retailers, and tax collectors have their way, the days of tax-free Internet shopping may be nearly over. A bill expected to be introduced in the US Congress as early as Monday would rewrite the ground rules for mail order and Internet sales by eliminating what its supporters view as a 'loophole' that, in many cases, allows Americans to shop over the Internet without paying sales taxes."

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  1. Re:which state(s)? by aoteoroa · · Score: 5, Informative

    Here in Canada we have always had to pay sales tax on internet purchases. The tax is based on the purchaser's province.

  2. Re:Make the Business pay the tax, not the Customer by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Informative

    That's how it's done in the EU. Advantage: Truth in advertising. You know what it's going to cost you. Disadvantage: The sales tax is hidden, so there's less opposition to sales tax hikes. Sales tax is comparatively high in the EU.