Just curious. Any concerns about this topic?

[nolemmings]

I disagree. Whatever the effect is supposed to be under current law, it will cause chaos to put this onus on internet sellers--at least the small to medium ones. You will not be able to simply buy a $50 software package that neatly calculates all applicable sales taxes, which I assume would or could be not only state but county and/or municipal sales tax. As pointed out in oral argument, some goods sold may be subject to different tax or no tax depending upon their classification, which might be subject to interpretation. Jurisdictions can pass special tax laws at all different times, meaning the software would need to be able to track changes nearly on the fly. Sellers in theory could also be subject to audit and the jurisdiction of far away authorities who believe they are being shorted.

[tschock]

Originally Posted by nolemmings

I disagree. Whatever the effect is supposed to be under current law, it will cause chaos to put this onus on internet sellers--at least the small to medium ones. You will not be able to simply buy a $50 software package that neatly calculates all applicable sales taxes, which I assume would or could be not only state but county and/or municipal sales tax. As pointed out in oral argument, some goods sold may be subject to different tax or no tax depending upon their classification, which might be subject to interpretation. Jurisdictions can pass special tax laws at all different times, meaning the software would need to be able to track changes nearly on the fly. Sellers in theory could also be subject to audit and the jurisdiction of far away authorities who believe they are being shorted.

And the small retailers (say one in PA) really have no voice in state taxes imposed in other states (say one in OR), along with the morass you've brought up. That, of course, doesn't mean it won't be done.

"In Minnesota, blankets are taxable, but baby receiving blankets are not taxable. In Texas, deodorant is taxable, but deodorant that has an antiperspirant is not."

[tiger8mush]

Please forgive my ignorance, but when I buy $100 worth of baseball cards (lets say its from an auction house), I don't have to pay sales tax right? But when I sell it 10 years from now for $150, I have to pay capital gains taxes on the $50 profit? That sound about right or am I way off?

[ALR-bishop]

Oh oh Rob, are you a use tax scofflaw ? :-)

[tiger8mush]

Originally Posted by ALR-bishop

Oh oh Rob, are you a use tax scofflaw ? :-)

Its sounding like it!

[steve B]

Originally Posted by tschock

And the small retailers (say one in PA) really have no voice in state taxes imposed in other states (say one in OR), along with the morass you've brought up. That, of course, doesn't mean it won't be done.

"In Minnesota, blankets are taxable, but baby receiving blankets are not taxable. In Texas, deodorant is taxable, but deodorant that has an antiperspirant is not."

And for a while MASS had a once a year "Sales tax holiday" to encourage spending to help the economy.

So if I bought something online, would it be tax free if I ordered it on that day? Or would I have to order it earlier and hope for delivery on that day?

As I understand it, the transaction isn't complete until the item is delivered right?

[Leon]

Amazon and Ebay users charge tax on a lot of stuff. It seems every order from Amazon is taxed already. As Adam said it is already the law to report sales regardless of venue where bought.