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| ===California=== | ===California=== | ||
| Main Street supports legislation introduced by ] in the state assembly that requires out-of-state online sellers with affiliates in ] to collect sales tax on purchases made by state residents. The affiliate provision was included in Assembly Bill 153 to ensure that only sellers with a California nexus are taxed, as required by federal law.<ref name="sfgate">, by Andrew S. Ross, The San Francisco Chronicle, 19 January 2011</ref> "This legislation will close the current loophole in tax law which has allowed out-of-state companies to avoid collecting California sales and use tax," stated Skinner.<ref name="latimes"/> Skinner estimated that AB153 could produce between $250 million and $500 million per year in new revenue. She and other supporters of the bill believe that the election of ] to the governorship and support from retailers such as ] will help the measure become law.<ref name="sacbee1">, by Kevin Yamamura, Sacremento Bee, 20 January 2011</ref> Skinner pushed legislation to tax online sales that was approved in 2009 as part of the state budget. Gov. Arnold Schwarznegger vetoed the legislation.<ref name="latimes">California lawmaker pushes to tax online sales, by Marc Lifsher, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jaunary 2011</ref> | Main Street supports legislation introduced by ] in the state assembly that requires out-of-state online sellers with affiliates in ] to collect sales tax on purchases made by state residents. The affiliate provision was included in Assembly Bill 153 to ensure that only sellers with a California nexus are taxed, as required by federal law.<ref name="sfgate">, by Andrew S. Ross, The San Francisco Chronicle, 19 January 2011</ref> "This legislation will close the current loophole in tax law which has allowed out-of-state companies to avoid collecting California sales and use tax," stated Skinner.<ref name="latimes"/> Skinner estimated that AB153 could produce between $250 million and $500 million per year in new revenue. She and other supporters of the bill believe that the election of ] to the governorship and support from retailers such as ] will help the measure become law.<ref name="sacbee1">, by Kevin Yamamura, Sacremento Bee, 20 January 2011</ref> Skinner pushed legislation to tax online sales that was approved in 2009 as part of the state budget. Gov. Arnold Schwarznegger vetoed the legislation.<ref name="latimes">California lawmaker pushes to tax online sales, by Marc Lifsher, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jaunary 2011</ref> | ||
| In response to threats by ] to sever its relations with affiliates in California, Main Street said, "California cannot allow companies like Amazon to put a gun to the state’s head demanding special treatment. If Amazon chooses to damage their own business model and their relationships with California’s online community, that’s their choice. Other companies will gladly fill the void and work with California’s online affiliates. Many of Amazon’s brick-and-mortar competitors have online relationships with California affiliates and collect the sales tax, and they will undoubtedly expand that presence if Amazon makes the mistake of creating a vacuum."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://standwithmainstreet.com/resources/california-myth-vs-fact |title=California Myth vs. Fact |publisher=Alliance for Main Street Fairness |accessdate=25 March 2011}}</ref> | In response to threats by ] to sever its relations with affiliates in California, Main Street said, "California cannot allow companies like Amazon to put a gun to the state’s head demanding special treatment. If Amazon chooses to damage their own business model and their relationships with California’s online community, that’s their choice. Other companies will gladly fill the void and work with California’s online affiliates. Many of Amazon’s brick-and-mortar competitors have online relationships with California affiliates and collect the sales tax, and they will undoubtedly expand that presence if Amazon makes the mistake of creating a vacuum."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://standwithmainstreet.com/resources/california-myth-vs-fact |title=California Myth vs. Fact |publisher=Alliance for Main Street Fairness |accessdate=25 March 2011}}</ref> | ||
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| ===Illinois=== | ===Illinois=== | ||
| In March 2011 Governor ] signed the Main Street Fairness Act into law. The law seeks to expand the collection of sales taxes to items purchased online by ] residents. The law targets online retailers who have sales affiliates located in the state. Quinn said, "This law will put Illinois-based businesses on a level playing field, protect and create jobs and help us continue to grow in the global marketplace."<ref>{{cite news |title=Illinois governor signs bill targeting Internet sales |url=http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/03/10/us-illinois-internet-tax-idUSTRE7298AC20110310 |newspaper=Reuters |date=10 March 2011 |accessdate=25 March 2011}}</ref> | In March 2011 Governor ] signed the Main Street Fairness Act into law. The law seeks to expand the collection of sales taxes to items purchased online by ] residents. The law targets online retailers who have sales affiliates located in the state. Quinn said, "This law will put Illinois-based businesses on a level playing field, protect and create jobs and help us continue to grow in the global marketplace."<ref>{{cite news |title=Illinois governor signs bill targeting Internet sales |url=http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/03/10/us-illinois-internet-tax-idUSTRE7298AC20110310 |newspaper=Reuters |date=10 March 2011 |accessdate=25 March 2011}}</ref> | ||
| Main Street praised Governor Quinn for signing this legislation. In a press release the group said, "In Illinois, small business retailers are the backbone of the state's economy and are vital components of the community, and they have been operating at a significant disadvantage as online-only retailers have exploited a decades-old loophole to gain an unfair and artificial advantage in the marketplace. By signing HB 3659, Quinn ensures that all businesses will compete on the same playing field, collecting the sales tax at the point of purchase whether they operate on the Internet or in Illinois' communities." <ref>{{cite press release |title=Alliance For Main Street Fairness Praises Pat Quinn | Main Street praised Governor Quinn for signing this legislation. In a press release the group said, "In Illinois, small business retailers are the backbone of the state's economy and are vital components of the community, and they have been operating at a significant disadvantage as online-only retailers have exploited a decades-old loophole to gain an unfair and artificial advantage in the marketplace. By signing HB 3659, Quinn ensures that all businesses will compete on the same playing field, collecting the sales tax at the point of purchase whether they operate on the Internet or in Illinois' communities." <ref>{{cite press release |title=Alliance For Main Street Fairness Praises Pat Quinn | ||
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The Alliance for Main Street Fairness is an advocacy group based in the United States of America dedicated to ending what it sees as unfair tax advantages for online-only retailers with respect to the collection of sales taxes. Its members include Wal-Mart, Target, Best Buy, Home Depot, and Sears.
State legislation
California
Main Street supports legislation introduced by Nancy Skinner in the state assembly that requires out-of-state online sellers with affiliates in California to collect sales tax on purchases made by state residents. The affiliate provision was included in Assembly Bill 153 to ensure that only sellers with a California nexus are taxed, as required by federal law. "This legislation will close the current loophole in tax law which has allowed out-of-state companies to avoid collecting California sales and use tax," stated Skinner. Skinner estimated that AB153 could produce between $250 million and $500 million per year in new revenue. She and other supporters of the bill believe that the election of Jerry Brown to the governorship and support from retailers such as Barnes & Noble will help the measure become law. Skinner pushed legislation to tax online sales that was approved in 2009 as part of the state budget. Gov. Arnold Schwarznegger vetoed the legislation.
In response to threats by Amazon.com to sever its relations with affiliates in California, Main Street said, "California cannot allow companies like Amazon to put a gun to the state’s head demanding special treatment. If Amazon chooses to damage their own business model and their relationships with California’s online community, that’s their choice. Other companies will gladly fill the void and work with California’s online affiliates. Many of Amazon’s brick-and-mortar competitors have online relationships with California affiliates and collect the sales tax, and they will undoubtedly expand that presence if Amazon makes the mistake of creating a vacuum."
Illinois
In March 2011 Governor Pat Quinn signed the Main Street Fairness Act into law. The law seeks to expand the collection of sales taxes to items purchased online by Illinois residents. The law targets online retailers who have sales affiliates located in the state. Quinn said, "This law will put Illinois-based businesses on a level playing field, protect and create jobs and help us continue to grow in the global marketplace."
Main Street praised Governor Quinn for signing this legislation. In a press release the group said, "In Illinois, small business retailers are the backbone of the state's economy and are vital components of the community, and they have been operating at a significant disadvantage as online-only retailers have exploited a decades-old loophole to gain an unfair and artificial advantage in the marketplace. By signing HB 3659, Quinn ensures that all businesses will compete on the same playing field, collecting the sales tax at the point of purchase whether they operate on the Internet or in Illinois' communities."
Tennessee
in March 2011 Main Street ran advertisements opposing the efforts of Tennessee officials, including Gov. Bill Haslam, to finalize an agreement with Amazon.com that would exempt the company from collecting sales taxes in exchange for opening two distribution centers in the state. “Why would the state let Amazon get away with not collecting and paying the biggest source of revenue in Tennessee: its sales tax?” one ad said.
See also
- Streamlined Sales Tax Project
- Quill Corp. v. North Dakota
- National Bellas Hess v. Illinois
- American Independent Business Alliance
References
- Mark Albright (29 March 2011). "Retailers put new pressure on Amazon.com over sales taxes". St. Petersburg Times. Retrieved 31 March 2011.
- Russian investment gives Plastic Logic flexibility, by Andrew S. Ross, The San Francisco Chronicle, 19 January 2011
- ^ California lawmaker pushes to tax online sales, by Marc Lifsher, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jaunary 2011
- Major retailers back bid for 'Amazon tax', by Kevin Yamamura, Sacremento Bee, 20 January 2011
- "California Myth vs. Fact". Alliance for Main Street Fairness. Retrieved 25 March 2011.
- "Illinois governor signs bill targeting Internet sales". Reuters. 10 March 2011. Retrieved 25 March 2011.
- "Alliance For Main Street Fairness Praises Pat Quinn" (Press release). Alliance for Main Street Fairness. 10 March 2011. Retrieved 2011-03-25.
- "Group pushes back on Amazon tax deal". Nashville Business Journal. 24 March 2011. Retrieved 31 March 2011.