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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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North Carolina Budget Deal Imminent

July 21, 2009

The early word out of North Carolina indicates that the Internet sales tax, or click through tax as they are calling it, will be in the budget. As the Senate and Representatives continue to work through their differences, it was clear that the “advertising tax” was not a difference but was actually consistent in both [...]

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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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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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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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