Amazon.com Will Collect State Sales Tax in 2013
The Internet retailer said the collection would begin in time for next year's holiday shopping season.
Checking out at Amazon.com will be a little pricier starting next November. Gov. Deval Patrick's office announced the deal Tuesday, stating the company would be adding jobs to Massachusetts in the next few years, WBZ reports. Amazon.com and Patrick said they would work together to support a federal bill allowing individual states to collect sales tax in states where they have no physical location. "I value the contributions large and small employers alike make to Massachusetts' economic vitality, and this agreement captures that," Patrick said in a statement. "We are thankful Amazon was willing to come to the table and we will continue our conversations with them about creating jobs here. This agreement is a win for all sides, and I am …
Howard Kosrofian
6:22 pm on Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Well im glad taxes bring a smile to your face. You have your right on here to say what you will, as I have the same right. Local mom and pop toy store ? Talk about things long gone, more like TOY`S ARE US. I also hope since you enjoy paying taxes so much, that you check the box on your tax form to pay a little more, why not spread it around. Just to share a little story with you, I was in … more ›