Illinois wants Amazon to collect sales tax and send it back to the state

TheDarkWraith · 01-08-11, 01:57 PM

It doesn't surprise me one bit that Illinois would be trying to do that. Just look at their roads and school systems. If the politicians would quit pocketing the money and putting it where it needs to be going (infrastructure, schools, etc.) the state would be much better. But being one of the most corrupt states in the US (how many governors have gone to jail?

) I don't see that ever happening.

Gargamel · 01-08-11, 05:20 PM

Yes since sales tax is based per state, only states that have amazon facilities in them are allowed to collect sales tax. Recently Amazon and other large online merchants have started trying to consolidate their facilities to less populated states, in order to pay less tax.

01-08-11, 05:20 PM	#2
Gargamel Lucky Sailor Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rome Posts: 4,273 Downloads: 81 Uploads: 0	Yes since sales tax is based per state, only states that have amazon facilities in them are allowed to collect sales tax. Recently Amazon and other large online merchants have started trying to consolidate their facilities to less populated states, in order to pay less tax. __________________ Luck is a residue of Design.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Switch to Linear Mode Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

01-08-11, 01:57 PM	#1
TheDarkWraith Black Magic Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 11,962 Downloads: 147 Uploads: 5	It doesn't surprise me one bit that Illinois would be trying to do that. Just look at their roads and school systems. If the politicians would quit pocketing the money and putting it where it needs to be going (infrastructure, schools, etc.) the state would be much better. But being one of the most corrupt states in the US (how many governors have gone to jail? ) I don't see that ever happening.