I do not know much about this organization (New Rules) but their website has some good background info on past collection of sale tax in our nation followed by a current synopsis of what is going on in the online sales world. Of course online retailers do not want to collect individual states sales taxes as opposed to the states that depend on revenue from this source of income; so it's a personal opinion of whether it's government infringing on interstate commerce or not. Does anyone else shop like I do; taking into account whether you have to pay a sales tax online when determining whether it's a good purchase or not?
http://www.newrules.org/retail/rules/internet-sales-tax-fairness
Friday, April 15, 2011
Friday, April 8, 2011
Humorous Look at Higher Fees
Sometimes you have to allow someone to show you the humorous side of an irritating situation. I do not agree with the governor's proposed tax increase, but this columnist for the Providence Journal can make your laugh about it. http://www.projo.com/lifebeat/markpatinkin/Mark10_04-10-11_IQNCS3M_v8.4797ea9.html
I also think the issue an internet sales tax, payable at the state rate of where the buyer lives, is getting more attention. That is an issue that I am following and will try to post on next time. It seems to be in the first stages of discussion and may gather strength as a way for some states to close their budget gaps.
I also think the issue an internet sales tax, payable at the state rate of where the buyer lives, is getting more attention. That is an issue that I am following and will try to post on next time. It seems to be in the first stages of discussion and may gather strength as a way for some states to close their budget gaps.
Friday, April 1, 2011
New Beach Fees for Rhode Island
An interesting article in the Providence Journal online edition: http://www.projo.com/news/content/beach_fees_03-30-11_KIN8NSN_v27.1bd2375.html
This article is very well written. Projo usually publishes in this manner and I always finish their articles. Plus, I found the fee table and statistics very informative.
What will get everyone involved is the fact that a person can see that the cost would become more than I think people will accept. Phase in a rate increase gradually over several years, but to double the rate all at once seems to be the last thing the residents of Rhode Island expected. I am keeping up with other forums/blogs and this seems to be the main concensus.
This article is very well written. Projo usually publishes in this manner and I always finish their articles. Plus, I found the fee table and statistics very informative.
What will get everyone involved is the fact that a person can see that the cost would become more than I think people will accept. Phase in a rate increase gradually over several years, but to double the rate all at once seems to be the last thing the residents of Rhode Island expected. I am keeping up with other forums/blogs and this seems to be the main concensus.
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