Why Democrats just don't get it.

"I don't regard it as a tax increase. It's only a tax increase to the
person who is paying it," he said.

Well, DUH...

http://www.nysun.com/article/66465?page_no=1

By the way, no relation. :)

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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Why Democrats just don't get it.

"I don't regard it as a tax increase. It's only a tax increase to the
person who is paying it," he said.

Well, DUH...

http://www.nysun.com/article/66465?page_no=1

By the way, no relation. :)


¿Qué?

He really should've kept his previous job.

On Nov 15, 12:00�pm, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:
Why Democrats just don't get it.

"I don't regard it as a tax increase. It's only a tax increase to the
person who is paying it," he said.

Well, DUH...

http://www.nysun.com/article/66465?page_no=1

By the way, no relation. �:)

Many, many states require on-line retailers to charge the sales tax on
any purchases shipped to their particular state.

It's more of a closure of a loophole than a tax increase. Why should
the hard working Mom and Pop small businesses, part of the local
community and possibly providing employment and paying other taxes, be
at a 4-9% disadvantage vs. the soulless mega-outlet or internet
retailer?
There's no question that most folks will give lip service to
"supporting local business" while they
almost break their mousing fingers ordering stuff off the internet for
a couple of percent less......most folks mean that *somebody else*
should support local businesses. :-)

Try ordering some boat stuff on line. Many suppliers will charge you
your local sales tax as part of the transaction.

On Thu, 15 Nov 2007 15:43:04 -0800 (PST), Chuck Gould
wrote:

Try ordering some boat stuff on line. Many suppliers will charge you
your local sales tax as part of the transaction.

I buy a lot online and haven't paid state or local tax yet.

Ever.

On Nov 15, 3:49�pm, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:
On Thu, 15 Nov 2007 15:43:04 -0800 (PST), Chuck Gould

wrote:
Try ordering some boat stuff on line. Many suppliers will charge you
your local sales tax as part of the transaction.

I buy a lot online and haven't paid state or local tax yet.

Ever.

May be a CT law, or lack of one.
Laws in NY and elsewhere may differ from those in your home state.

On Thu, 15 Nov 2007 16:15:18 -0800 (PST), Chuck Gould
wrote:

On Nov 15, 3:49?pm, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:
On Thu, 15 Nov 2007 15:43:04 -0800 (PST), Chuck Gould

wrote:
Try ordering some boat stuff on line. Many suppliers will charge you
your local sales tax as part of the transaction.

I buy a lot online and haven't paid state or local tax yet.

Ever.

May be a CT law, or lack of one.
Laws in NY and elsewhere may differ from those in your home state.

Which is not to say that I mind paying sales tax, but in CT, it's
freakin ridiculous the way it's calculated.

For example, if I buy a liter bottle of soda, the way the tax is
calculated is after the nickel deposit - so essentially, you pay tax
not only on the sale of the liter bottle of soda, but the nickel
deposit.

Gasoline tax is even more egregious. You pay state use tax and
federal tax and then the little item known as Gross Receipts Tax which
is basically paying taxes on the taxes already imposed.

There are other examples in this state from electricity bills to
certain exemptions which nobody knows about unless you have two
degrees in accounting and a lawyer.

However, the point was the silly statement about paying taxes - I mean
a tax isn't a tax until you pay it?

Honest to pete. It's the definition of is all over again. :)

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On Thu, 15 Nov 2007 16:15:18 -0800 (PST), Chuck Gould
wrote:

On Nov 15, 3:49?pm, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:
On Thu, 15 Nov 2007 15:43:04 -0800 (PST), Chuck Gould

wrote:
Try ordering some boat stuff on line. Many suppliers will charge you
your local sales tax as part of the transaction.

I buy a lot online and haven't paid state or local tax yet.

Ever.

May be a CT law, or lack of one.
Laws in NY and elsewhere may differ from those in your home state.

Which is not to say that I mind paying sales tax, but in CT, it's
freakin ridiculous the way it's calculated.

For example, if I buy a liter bottle of soda, the way the tax is
calculated is after the nickel deposit - so essentially, you pay tax
not only on the sale of the liter bottle of soda, but the nickel
deposit.

Gasoline tax is even more egregious. You pay state use tax and
federal tax and then the little item known as Gross Receipts Tax which
is basically paying taxes on the taxes already imposed.

When you wrote to or spoke to your elected slob(s), what was the response?

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On Thu, 15 Nov 2007 15:43:04 -0800 (PST), Chuck Gould
wrote:

Try ordering some boat stuff on line. Many suppliers will charge you
your local sales tax as part of the transaction.

I buy a lot online and haven't paid state or local tax yet.

Ever.


We always have to pay the 14% HST (combined federal GST of 6% + PST of 8%)
when ordering out of province. The seller is obligated to charge this tax
and remit it to the governments. I don't buy from small time sellers so
there may be a louphole there.

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On Thu, 15 Nov 2007 15:43:04 -0800 (PST), Chuck Gould
wrote:

Try ordering some boat stuff on line. Many suppliers will charge you
your local sales tax as part of the transaction.

I buy a lot online and haven't paid state or local tax yet.

Ever.

As long as your not buying from a store with a presence in your state you'll
never pay any sales tax, it's illegal.

On Nov 15, 4:32�pm, "BillP" wrote:
"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in messagenews:inmpj3dh56dkht4tpabvc0k3m4ofofhreb@4ax .com...

On Thu, 15 Nov 2007 15:43:04 -0800 (PST), Chuck Gould
wrote:

Try ordering some boat stuff on line. Many suppliers will charge you
your local sales tax as part of the transaction.

I buy a lot online and haven't paid state or local tax yet.

Ever.

As long as your not buying from a store with a presence in your state you'll
never pay any sales tax, it's illegal.


Somebody better tell Amazon.com. They don't operate a single retail
store anywhere, yet there are four states that require Amazon to
collect sales tax on shipments.

Details:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/custom...?nodeId=468512