Several updates on pending Internet tax legislation, with very little to be happy about.
Earlier this morning I posted on NYAffiliateVoice that due to proposed or pending legislation, Amazon has removed North Carolina and Hawaii affiliates from their Associates program, North Carolina’s removal is effective today. Although they had warned of this action earlier, many affiliates have been surprised by the swift action. Action had to be swift in Hawaii because the law is set to take effect July – unless the Governor makes a last minute decision to veto. Please see Amazon Terminate Hawaii and North Carolina for additional information and thoughts.
Rhode Island is also inching closer. The Internet Tax is part of the Budget bill which passed Assembly early Thursday morning. It has now been sent to Senate where it is believed it will easily pass. Full details at Rhode Island Internet Tax.
As a reminder, in depth coverage of the Internet Tax issues is at NYAffiliateVoice.com. I provide brief summaries here for convenience of Affiliate Voice members and other readers.
Please consult your own attorney and accountant for advice on all issues.
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Representative Thom Tillis understands the magnitude of this legislation and how it will impact NC affiliates.
Here’s the latest from him:
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I wanted to let you know I have broadcast a message to more than 2,000 citizens to inform them of the Amazon/click through issue and I have spoken with one major news outlet. Please let the folks know on your blogs that you at least have 52 Republicans who are fighting this tax along with so many other business unfriendly taxes.
You can view the post on my website at http://www.thomtillis.com.
Regards, Thom T.
Representative Thom Tillis
House Republican Whip
North Carolina House of Representatives
Contact Information:
Phone:
(919) 733-5828 — Legislative Office / Raleigh
(704) 248-2980 — Home Office / North Mecklenburg
Legislative Assistant:
Carol Wakely (email @ tillisla@ncleg.net)
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And here’s the message he sent to 2,000 people: http://tiny.cc/armZn
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