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Rhode Island

But There’s No Rebut in Rhode Island

July 21, 2009

Yesterday, on behalf of an affiliate, I emailed the Rhode Island Sales Tax Revenue department. I was seeking clarification on how the presumption of nexus could be rebutted by a merchant.  I used the example of a resident who owns a website that includes links to out of state merchants. I made it clear that the resident [...]

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Veto Stands in Hawaii

July 17, 2009

The House of Representatives did not override the Governor’s veto of SB1678; SB1678 included amendments to bring Hawaii into conformity with the streamlined sales tax agreement. This means the Governors veto stands. It can also be confirmed that there was no override of the Governor’s veto of HB1405. Thank you to the Honorable Carol Fukunaga for confirming [...]

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Rhode Island is Huge

July 8, 2009

Although small in physical size, Rhode Island now has, and will continue to have a tremendous impact on everyone in the Internet marketing industry. The Rhode Island Internet tax has taken effect, joining New York which passed similar legislation last year. By redefining the definition of retailer, they are taking a firm and tough stance. While [...]

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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 [...]

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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. [...]

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