If you're like Clark, you've probably made an online purchase in the past instead of going to a traditional retail store. One benefit in doing so is that web purchases come without sales tax.
However, you still
actually owe the sales tax!
North Carolina has been the most aggressive in trying to collect Internet sales taxes. They want residents to fill out a form that details what you bought online during the past year and then remit your payment to the state.
In most other states, however, they're simply green with envy over the revenue that's
not coming in. In fact, state tax collections are at the lowest level they've been in 50 years.
Yet
The New York Post now reports there's a coordinated effort by the states to introduce legislation into Congress that would tax
all Internet purchases.
The consumer champ has really enjoyed the Internet sales tax holiday, but its day may be over. The big reason is that the economy is doing so poorly. States are seeking funds to cope with budget gaps and have decided to target e-shoppers.
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