No wonder people are leaving New York in droves!Īnd let it be said that I fully understand why tax revenue is important to give residents the road care, bridges, and protection we enjoy. Will Amazon be the loser as people rethink their purchases? I have already deleted some items I wanted (some pricey, just to avoid the sales tax.) Frankly, New York State taxes everything, even the food we eat in restaurants! Interestingly, I was paying $2.21/gallon for has in South Carolina when that same gallon in New York State was very close to $3/gallon. I think people will be taking a look at their total purchases over a year (from Amazon) - of which 8% could be a hefty sum. Does Amazon actually pay each state that has a sales tax for orders that are shipped from other states or countries or does the supplier pay it, and if so, how do we know it is actually paid? It was good while it lasted NOT to have to pay tax on many items, but now it is on every item Amazon processes. Another friend said to me: "If you can afford to buy the item, you should also be paying the tax!" I have no problem paying the tax IF I buy it in New York State. It is understandable when Amazon was NOT charging taxes outside of New York State from other states or countries, the state would be losing important and considerable revenue, which in this state is huge given NYC's and the states overall population. Tell me, what am I missing in all of this? When I receive a CD or set from Amazon (sold on their American site), but the supplier is in England, why should I be paying a sales tax on that item? Amazon only PROCESSES the order they do supply the goods. Amazon does NOT have a physical presence in this state (yet, Cuomo may have squashed that), but the state requires to charge and collect the sales tax. It used to be that if a company, such as Amazon or eBay had a physical presence in New York, then sales tax (full 8%) would be charged. Now EVERY order, no matter from whence it cometh, Amazon is charging the full 8%. The shipment comes to me in New York State, which, in our area, carries an 8% sales tax. Some of these recordings come from out of the country (England, Germany, Japan, etc., and many other countries). Most of us order recordings from Amazon, either directly from them or from third-party sellers.
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