Taxing internet purchases.

08-22-10, 01:12 AM

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Takeda Shingen · 08-22-10, 01:19 AM

Most of what I buy over the internet are rare, hard-to-find items. As an example, I recently purchased a specific recording of Rienzi that I had been seeking for a few years. I also buy most computer components and games online, as the selection is better, and I'll continue to do that. Outside of those things, I have always tried to support local 'brick-and-mortar' as much as possible.

Sailor Steve · 08-22-10, 01:23 AM

I chose "Phone In My Order", as it was closest to how I feel. I'm not sure what path I'll actually take though. I'll probably have to see what my options are in each case.

Tough call though.

08-22-10, 01:27 AM

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Takeda Shingen · 08-22-10, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by The Third Man

The upside is that it takes more people to answer the phone than computers to register a purchase.

But I'm sure you smart guys have thought of that.

Yes, it does. But just as your telephone operation trumps an internet outfit in terms of employment volume, so does my brick-and-mortar trump your telephone operation.

08-22-10, 01:43 AM

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Sailor Steve · 08-22-10, 01:44 AM

I hadn't thought about it at all. I was looking at the situation as it directly affects me.

I also missed your note on states that have already put it into law. Here in Utah we have a state sales tax. I was thinking on a national level. If it gets applied to the internet here it probably wouldn't change my habits at all. I already pay a sales tax on everything else; if it was applied to the internet as well I'll probably take it in stride and not think about it again.

I do seem to recall it being brought up in the past, now that you mention it, and some debate locally as to whether people would fight it or not. I don't remember much about it though.

08-22-10, 01:49 AM

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papa_smurf · 08-22-10, 05:17 AM

Platapus · 08-22-10, 07:29 AM

In Virginia we already have a tax on out of state purchases (phone or internet). The problem is the enforcement and collection of those taxes.

I am afraid that the only way to enforce this sales tax is to collect it at the time of purchase... which adds to the expense of collecting taxes and to the expense of doing business.

SteamWake · 08-22-10, 09:18 AM

Just a thought

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XabbaRus · 08-22-10, 11:17 AM

Isn't this thread a bit pointless now that Thirdman has edited all his posts.

Makes no sense, no context.

Jimbuna · 08-22-10, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by XabbaRus

Isn't this thread a bit pointless now that Thirdman has edited all his posts.

Makes no sense, no context.

Looks like someone has well and truly taken his bat and ball home

SteamWake · 08-22-10, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by XabbaRus

Isn't this thread a bit pointless now that Thirdman has edited all his posts.

Makes no sense, no context.

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08-22-10, 04:22 PM

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I have placed two of my attackers on the ignore list. The other attacker cannot be placed on the list because he is a big dog at Subsim.

View Poll Results: Internet tax
Yes I will continue to use the internet, and pay the tax	6	50.00%
No, I won't use the internet, and pay the tax	0	0%
I'll start phoning in my orders to avoid the tax.	6	50.00%
All taxes are good so I'll do whatever it take to pay more.	0	0%
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08-22-10, 01:12 AM	#1
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08-22-10, 01:23 AM	#3
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	I chose "Phone In My Order", as it was closest to how I feel. I'm not sure what path I'll actually take though. I'll probably have to see what my options are in each case. Tough call though. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

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08-22-10, 01:19 AM	#2
Takeda Shingen Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 8,643 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	Most of what I buy over the internet are rare, hard-to-find items. As an example, I recently purchased a specific recording of Rienzi that I had been seeking for a few years. I also buy most computer components and games online, as the selection is better, and I'll continue to do that. Outside of those things, I have always tried to support local 'brick-and-mortar' as much as possible.

08-22-10, 01:44 AM	#7
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	I hadn't thought about it at all. I was looking at the situation as it directly affects me. I also missed your note on states that have already put it into law. Here in Utah we have a state sales tax. I was thinking on a national level. If it gets applied to the internet here it probably wouldn't change my habits at all. I already pay a sales tax on everything else; if it was applied to the internet as well I'll probably take it in stride and not think about it again. I do seem to recall it being brought up in the past, now that you mention it, and some debate locally as to whether people would fight it or not. I don't remember much about it though. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

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08-22-10, 07:29 AM	#10
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,360 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	In Virginia we already have a tax on out of state purchases (phone or internet). The problem is the enforcement and collection of those taxes. I am afraid that the only way to enforce this sales tax is to collect it at the time of purchase... which adds to the expense of collecting taxes and to the expense of doing business. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

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SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Just a thought .................................................. .. __________________ Follow the progress of Mr. Mulligan : http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=147648

08-22-10, 11:17 AM	#12
XabbaRus Navy Seal Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 5,330 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Isn't this thread a bit pointless now that Thirdman has edited all his posts. Makes no sense, no context. __________________