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Advertising Tax

Get Ready Florida

Internet sales tax talk is already gaining momentum in several states. In Florida, Senator Nancy Detert has announced that she is continuing to research requiring merchants to collect sales tax on online sales. It appears likely that legislation will be introduced in Florida during the upcoming legislative session. Brick and mortar stores in Florida embrace [...]

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September Legislative Update Call

Join Affiliate Advocacy on Tuesday, September 15 at 12:30 EST as we discuss and prepare for the upcoming legislative session. The purpose of this call is to educate and increase awareness of the likelihood of legislative actions that will impact the affiliate marketing industry in the upcoming year. A special guest lobbyist will provide us [...]

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Get Ready Again Maryland

Maryland affiliates will have a couple of months to get ready. State Senator Madaleno has announced that in January 2010 he will once again  introduce new nexus legislation. His proposed legislation will require out of state merchants who have affiliates or advertisers in Maryland to collect sales tax on sales to Maryland residents. Calling it an E-fairness [...]

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Do You Hear the Alarms

On the surface it may have seemed to be a quiet couple of weeks. Unfortunately, nothing could be further from the truth. During the past couple of weeks some merchants are making the very difficult decision to completely end their affiliate programs, many others are using a state by state approach and terminating affiliates from [...]

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Hey Affiliates, Know Your States Nexus Definition?

For over a year we have attempted to increase awareness of the need for affiliates to be proactive. Being proactive means much more than panicking when your state begins to ponder new legislation to redefine nexus or retailer. Being proactive means taking action long before legislation is pending. It means educating yourself as to the [...]

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North Carolina Will Have Internet Sales Tax

As predicted, on August 7 2009 Governor Beverly Perdue signed the 2009-2011 North Carolina Budget. As a result,  the Internet Sales tax will take effect on September 1. You can read more about this at NYAffiliateVoice –  North Carolina Budget Signed.  As requested by Affiliate Voice members, I provide more detail there and give the shorter [...]

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Survey On Impact of Internet Sales Tax on NY Affiliates

Over the past several months we have heard testimony at hearings at legislative sessions regarding the revenue gains due to the new nexus law. The impact of the NY advertising tax or the NY Internet sales tax has been devastating for many NY affiliates. As we continue to work on solutions in New York,  Rhode [...]

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North Carolina Affiliate Tax Seconds Away

As I reported earlier this morning at NYAffiliateVoice, North Carolina is just moments away from Internet sales tax, both Senate and Representatives accepted the commission report on the budget which includes the Internet sales tax or advertising tax. As of a few moments ago, the North Carolina Senate voted to pass the budget; they did [...]

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July 03 Updates on Internet Tax

The major developments come from Hawaii and Rhode Island. The Governor of Rhode Island  signed the budget bill and therefore, Rhode Island Internet tax has arrived.  In Hawaii, Governor Lingle vetoed HB1405 which is Hawaii’s version of the Internet Tax; Hawaii is not yet safe. We are now watching to see if legislators override the veto in Hawaii. [...]

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Affiliate Voice Internet Tax Discussion

Affiliate Advocacy is hosting Internet Tax Q & A call to discuss the current situation in regards to existing and pending tax legislation. Topics to be addressed include but are not limited to: how to follow pending bills, how an affiliate can prepare for possibility of new nexus laws, and the importance of being proactive. You [...]

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