From the monthly archives:

June 2009

CSN Terminates Hawaii, North Carolina and Rhode Island

June 30, 2009

CSN Has chosen to terminate affiliates from Hawaii, North Carolina and Rhode Island with less than a day’s notice.
Last year we listened to apologies over the last minute decision. It was blamed on the swiftness of the bill and not understanding the bill.
This year as we face similar legislation in several states we are again [...]

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Lesson NOT Learned

June 30, 2009

I am angry, disappointed and sad.  I am also  truly dismayed at how little has been learned from last year and how little has changed. 
Lesson has not been learned.
Last minute terminations are pouring into the emails of affiliates in Hawaii, North Carolina and Rhode Island.
Last year everyone blamed day before terminations on  the lack of information or [...]

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Termination of Hawaii Affiliates Continue

June 29, 2009

Hawaii affiliates are being greeted with termination letters. In anticipation of the Governor signing (or failing to veto) the Internet Tax Law, HB 1405, merchants are beginning to remove affiliates in order to avoid a nexus. Unless vetoed, HB 1405 takes effect on Wednesday,  July 1. Affiliates from Hawaii have expressed feelings of despair, anger and shock. [...]

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On to the Governor in Rhode Island

June 27, 2009

This morning, I woke to the news that as predicted the Rhode Island Senate passed the budget bill. By an overwhelming majority, the budget was approved with a vote of 34-2. If you recall, Representatives passed it with a vote of 69-5. The budget will now move to the Governor who is expected to sign.
Since [...]

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Internet Tax Has Only Slight Effect

June 26, 2009

Yesterday,  I was talking with a merchant about the Internet tax situation. This merchant is concerned about the impact of collecting tax, they wonder if it would have an adverse effect on their customer’s shopping. My thoughts have always been that it would make little difference. I base this on my own experience and on discussions I [...]

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