From the monthly archives:

March 2009

Sixty Two Million Reasons States Will Pass Affiliate Tax Law

March 30, 2009

There are sixty million reasons why more states will pass affiliate tax laws – Sixty Two Million Dollars of increased sales tax revenue for New York State.  Reading through the fiscal analysis testimony provided for several of the pending legislation (including Minnesota, Hawaii and Connecticut) is very enlightening.  Since the NY Internet Sales Tax went into [...]

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North Carolina Affiliates Get Ready

March 26, 2009

Add North Carolina to the growing list of states working on legislation to enact an affiliate tax. North Carolina has a bill that closely mimics the New York tax. The bill numbers in North Carolina are Assembly House Bill 558 and Senate Bill S487.
A retailer is presumed to be soliciting or transacting
business by an independent contractor, [...]

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Update on Connecticut SB 806

March 25, 2009

The news on Connecticut SB 806 is a bit shocking. The  Joint Finance Committee vote was held yesterday and the bill was  approved with a vote of 53 to 0 ( 3 absent and not voting).  Aside from the overwhelming support from Senators and Representatives it is crucial to note that they voted to amend [...]

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Minnesota Delays Hearing

March 24, 2009

This is just another short post to update you on the status of the affiliate tax bill in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Senate website, SF 282 has been removed from this Thursday’s agenda. There are frequently changes in agenda for many reasons. If you are an affiliate in Minnesota I would urge you to continue [...]

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Update on Hawaii HB1405

March 24, 2009

Hawaii is moving forward with HB 1405. The hearing on Hawaii’s version of the affiliate tax, HB1405, was held yesterday. After hearing the testimony the Committee recommended passage of the bill.  The Senate Committee vote was 3 for passage, 1 against and 1 excused.
There is a time table for action on any bill; the process will [...]

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