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Changing a Name

October 27, 2009

Earlier today I announced a name change for Affiliate Voice LLC.  Although the name has changed my work remains the same.
For almost two years I have advocated on behalf of the industry, first as NY Affiliate Voice then more formally as Affiliate Voice LLC. I have made the decision to change the name  to Affiliate [...]

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North Carolina Advertising Tax Very Much Alive

July 30, 2009

The Internet sales tax  or advertising tax news from North Carolina is not encouraging. Legislators in North Carolina continue to work on the budget and the latest version still includes the modernized nexus definition. As I mentioned in earlier posts, both Senate and Representatives are embracing the revision of the new  definition of retailer that [...]

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Rhode Island Internet Tax is a Reality

July 3, 2009

It seems like the big news comes from the small state of Rhode Island. Rhode Island Internet tax is now a reality. On Tuesday, the Governor of Rhode Island signed the budget bill containing the changes that expand the nexus definition.
2 44-18-15. “Retailer” defined. — (a) “Retailer” includes:
 (1) Every person engaged in the business of [...]

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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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The Action In California

June 21, 2009

The battle against California Internet Tax continues. Like other states, California legislators dropped a separate bill for an Internet tax, AB178, and instead opted to attach an amendment to the budget. If you live in California you can take part in the effort to stop the Internet tax.
Karen Garcia, of GTO Management is leading the [...]

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