The real burden is now on the small business that must now be able to calculate the applicable tax on a sale anywhere in the US (for example the tax rate inside the city limits are different than the tax rate in the county). I would assume there are services that calculate that (buy stock in those companies). Then the small business will have to forward the taxes to each of the 50 states. A lot more paperwork.
Dave H. Painted side goes up. My website : wnbranch.com
Here in OH I pay a "useage tax" on my state income taxes each year for taxable purchases over the internet that do NOT include sales tax. I keep track of all my purchases in Excel so figuring that up is pretty straightforward.
So, if all internet purchases are going to be tacked with a state sales tax then that will be one less thing for me to tabulate for my yearly taxes. Most of the items that I purchase online are already taxed so it won't really affect or curtail my buying choices. For me it's pay now...or pay later.
Tom
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Time...It marches on...without ever turning around to see if anyone is even keeping in step.
IRONROOSTER A lot will depend on how the states write their laws and whether Congress does anything. The South Dakota law was only for businesses with $100,000 in sales in the state. That probably excuses most model railroad businesses, maybe all. Paul
A lot will depend on how the states write their laws and whether Congress does anything.
The South Dakota law was only for businesses with $100,000 in sales in the state. That probably excuses most model railroad businesses, maybe all.
Paul
You forgot the “or 200 individual transactions in the state” part of the ruling.
The ruling:
https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/17pdf/17-494_j4el.pdf
Andre
Now that the Supreme court has paved the way for states to collect sales taxes, it will be interesting to see the details. Will it or will it not have an effect on the 'small" operation, and what defines small? In all probability it will affect most operations. Living at least 1 1/2 hours from a LHS, the net will still provide the best option for me, although not as good as before.