Comments on: Taxes on Affiliates for Amazon and Other Internet Sales–Colorado http://sellinginformationproducts.net/2010/03/15/taxes-on-affiliates-for-amazon-and-other-internet-sales-colorado/ Sell Information Products on the Internet -- ETHICALLY: E-Books | Audios | Courses | Continuity Sites | Affiliate Products Mon, 06 Sep 2010 20:51:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: John Soares http://sellinginformationproducts.net/2010/03/15/taxes-on-affiliates-for-amazon-and-other-internet-sales-colorado/comment-page-1/#comment-7 John Soares Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:38:56 +0000 http://sellinginformationproducts.net/?p=59#comment-7 Thanks for your comment Stephanie. One aspect of America's federalist system of government is that typically states are allowed to do certain things, like determine what will be taxed in the state. Congress has the power to regulate interstate commerce, so it likely could pass a law either stating no taxes on Internet transactions, or certain taxes in certain situations. I like having the Internet be free from taxes. I sell products on the net, and I certainly don't want to hassle with collecting taxes. I do know many people who go into a brick-and-mortar business to examine a product -- a book, a piece of electronic equipment -- and then go home and buy it online because they don't have to pay sales tax. Thanks for your comment Stephanie. One aspect of America’s federalist system of government is that typically states are allowed to do certain things, like determine what will be taxed in the state.

Congress has the power to regulate interstate commerce, so it likely could pass a law either stating no taxes on Internet transactions, or certain taxes in certain situations.

I like having the Internet be free from taxes. I sell products on the net, and I certainly don’t want to hassle with collecting taxes.

I do know many people who go into a brick-and-mortar business to examine a product — a book, a piece of electronic equipment — and then go home and buy it online because they don’t have to pay sales tax.

]]> By: Stephanie Hoffman http://sellinginformationproducts.net/2010/03/15/taxes-on-affiliates-for-amazon-and-other-internet-sales-colorado/comment-page-1/#comment-6 Stephanie Hoffman Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:35:56 +0000 http://sellinginformationproducts.net/?p=59#comment-6 Interesting conversation, John! I don't think it's fair that a traditional business charges sales tax and internet sales are not required to. On the other hand, as a consumer, I like not paying sales tax on my online purchases. I don't have an answer for this one; however, I'm a strong advocate for state governemnts to make the decision and not the feds. Interesting conversation, John! I don’t think it’s fair that a traditional business charges sales tax and internet sales are not required to. On the other hand, as a consumer, I like not paying sales tax on my online purchases. I don’t have an answer for this one; however, I’m a strong advocate for state governemnts to make the decision and not the feds.

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