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Tag Archives: online sales tax
The Online Sales Tax You're Supposed to Pay But Don't...
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As April 17 approaches, state leaders in Sacramento are nervously waiting to see what kind of tax revenue comes in — and thus, how big a budget they can hash out. One source of revenue the state shouldn't be counting … Continue reading
Video: The Daily Show on California's Direct Democracy
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The Daily Show really needs to start paying royalties to California politicians. Last night, it was current Democratic Party Chairman and Official State Potty Mouth John Burton, along with GOP Assemblyman and former Minuteman Tim Donnelly, who served as props … Continue reading
Governor Signs Amazon Compromise Bill; No Online Sales Tax For at Least a Year
As expected, Jerry Brown signed AB 155, the compromise hammered out between California legislators, big off-line retailers like Wal-Mart and Target, and Amazon.com concerning a law enacted in June requiring online retailers to collect sales tax from customers. Previously, they … Continue reading
Democrats, Retailers Say "No Sale" to Amazon Offer on Sales Tax
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On Tuesday, at the behest of state Republicans, Amazon.com made offline retailers having trouble competing with the online sales giant as well as Democrats having trouble finding revenue to run the state an offer both, apparently, could refuse. In exchange … Continue reading
Morning Splash: 7 Gas Leaks Found Near Cupertino Explosion; Oakland Crime Woes; Dems, Retailers Pan Amazon Offer on Sales Tax
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PG&E finds 7 gas leaks near Cupertino explosion that burned home (San Jose Mercury News) A day after federal investigators chastised PG&E for "a "litany of failures" in last year's San Bruno blast, a loud explosion blew away a Cupertino … Continue reading
Morning Splash: Laid-Off SJ Firefighters Return; Hancock Moves to Thwart Amazon Referendum; Assembly Committee Kills Death Penalty Rollback
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22 laid-off San Jose firefighters back on the job (San Jose Mercury News) Nearly half of the 49 San Jose firefighters laid off last year amid a record budget shortfall will be back on the job starting Friday thanks to … Continue reading
Coalition Calls for Californians to Boycott Amazon Over Sales Tax Issue; Loni Hancock Statement
In what could be a test of your principles versus your ability to buy Season Four of "Mad Men" at a really low price, a coalition of anti-poverty groups is calling for Californians to boycott Amazon.com over the online sales … Continue reading
Amazon Sales Tax May Be Put on Hold If Referendum Submitted by Company Qualifies
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Legislative lawyers believe that if a referendum on the new law requiring sales tax collection by online retailers qualifies for the ballot, the law will have to be put on hold until the voters have their say. If that opinion … Continue reading
Amazon Seeks Referendum on Sales Tax
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SAN FRANCISCO — (AP) Amazon.com Inc. wants California voters to decide whether to overturn a new law that forces online retailers to collect sales taxes there. A petition for a referendum was filed Friday with the state Attorney General's Office … Continue reading
