The Biggest State Tax Story of 2011: Internet Sales Taxes
It’s the end of 2011 and like many of you I’m reflecting on this past year – on how life has changed, how the kids have grown, and what the coming year has in store. But as a state tax consultant, I’m also reflecting on some incredible 2011 state tax developments. In February of 2011, I […]
Congress Introduces a Hybrid Solution: The Marketplace Fairness Act
Earlier this month, we saw the introduction of yet another federal on-line sales tax bill. That’s right, on November 9th, S. 1832, “The Marketplace Fairness Act” was introduced in the Senate by Mike Enzi (R-Wy), Lamar Alexander (R-TN), Dick Durbin (D-IL) and seven other bi-partisan Senators. By the way, that’s the same Dick Durbin that introduced the Senate […]
A Tale of Two State “Amazon Law” Updates
Originally published October 4, 2011*, State Legislative Developments “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of […]
California’s “Amazon Law” Drama Continues: An Update on Recent Developments
Following a series of events that rival the drama, suspense and negotiating seen on prime-time TV, it appears as though California’s “Amazon Law” may soon be no more! At least temporarily, that is! But before discussing the latest developments, let’s go back to where this drama began. If you caught my original post on California’s “Amazon Law”, […]
The Main Street Fairness Act: Explaining Internet Sales Taxes
Legislative Update: On July 1, 2010, House Bill (H 5660), was introduced in Congress by Massachusetts representative, William Delahunt. The Bill, named the “Main Street Fairness Act“ states that its purpose is to “promote simplification and fairness in the administration and collection of sales and use taxes, and for other purposes.”My guess is by now, […]