Webs’ Random Ideas

Why? Probably because it will cost them to implement systems that can charge consumers sales tax for specific states. I don’t really know, that is just a guess. ***Dave has a write-up on the issue here.

The thing that doesn’t make sense to me, granted I haven’t read the Colorado law so I am unaware of all contained within it, but all US online shoppers or consumers are supposed to pay taxes for anything they purchase where applicable. It doesn’t matter if you purchase from a brick and mortar or online, if your state charges sales taxes you are obligated to pay. Check your state government website and you will find the appropriate information.

So if we are supposed to pay sales taxes and we have been using online purchases as a convenience but also as a way to avoid the taxes, what is wrong with the state trying to get their money? Again I haven’t read the Colorado law, but what is unconstitutional about a state trying to re-coupe lost revenue?

If Tiger Direct can implement a system to charge sales taxes and still function as a business without going under, I would think others could too. And since businesses don’t want to step up and do what is right, Colorado has attempted to implement a law. I’m sure with this economy other states will follow suit too. Is anyone surprised by this?