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Gov't to Start Charging tax on all items sold on Ebay....
« on: March 08, 2017, 02:39:00 PM »
The New York State Legislature is threatening to impose new Internet sales tax burdens on you by penalizing your favorite online marketplaces.

A budget proposal recently introduced in the legislature would require online marketplaces to impose New York sales tax for any transactions involving New York buyers, including all out-of-state purchases from even the smallest businesses, artisans, and consumers.

Here's why you should care:
This is a drastic departure from current law. It threatens to increase costs to everyone in New York who takes advantage of the Internet to buy from small businesses, artisans, and even other consumers, undermining the very business model that allows online marketplaces to provide low-cost services and opportunities to New Yorkers.
Other states will follow suit, subjecting New York-based small businesses and marketplaces to the jurisdiction of tax departments in other states. Imagine every small business—and even the most casual seller in New York—being subject to audits and tax enforcement throughout every tax-hungry state across the country.
For years, eBay Inc. has pushed government to eliminate harmful tax burdens for small businesses and consumers—and now we need your help. If you agree that this is bad Internet tax legislation, tell your state legislators.

Participation is easy—just fill out the simple form on our eBay Main Street website. Let your state legislators know that you oppose harmful tax laws that stifle business growth and harm New York consumers.

Sincerely,

The eBay Government Relations Team

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https://www.ebaymainstreet.com/campaign/tell-new-york-policymakers-oppose-harmful-online-tax-legislation?
« Last Edit: March 08, 2017, 02:42:03 PM by myi »
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Re: Gov't to Start Charging tax on all items sold on Ebay....
« Reply #1 on: March 09, 2017, 07:37:55 PM »
Always throw in the word "artisans" to make to make a good story.