We have been enjoying a moratorium on Internet related sales taxes for on-line purchases. The party could be over on Oct 21 if 42 governors have their way. If you don’t think there are some heavy politics involved in trying to get more money into state coffers you are sadly mistaken. Now is the time to let your congressional/state representatives know whether you support this initiative or if you are ready to start paying sales tax on Internet Purchases.
Remember the mail-order companies in most states do not charge sales tax to out of state customers but I think if the governors have there way they will be looking to close this loophole next.. [Article Hearst Newspaper]
The paperwork required for small companies to comply could drown many mom and pop shops that are on the net.