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Rhode Island Internet Tax

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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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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Amazon Terminates Hawaii and North Carolina

June 26, 2009

I have received several emails alerting me that Amazon has sent their affiliates in Hawaii and North Carolina letters of removal from their affiliate program due to the pending Internet tax legislation.
In a copy of the email I received concerning Hawaii affiliates it reads in part:
But because the new law is drafted to go into [...]

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Rhode Island Tax Update

June 25, 2009

It continues to be a chaotic week on many legislative fronts. While the New York Senate is the scene of an unbelievable series of events that are more typically seen on a playground, Rhode Island seems to be on the fast track to pass the budget. Included in the Rhode Island budget is their version [...]

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