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Colorado online sales tax

Why Are Colorado Affiliates at Risk

I received a few emails and phone calls regarding the removal of Colorado Affiliates by a few merchants, most recently Sharper Image. Although I cannot speak for their own particular reasons I can speak about the general decision to remove Colorado Affiliates from a program. Although the recent legislation in Colorado does not target Affiliates [...]

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Amazon Removes Colorado Affiliates and Why

I woke this morning to news that Amazon has removed Colorado Affiliates. Although I am still waiting to confirm this news I received two copies of the email received by two different Affiliates in Colorado.  No doubt this will surprise a few affiliates this morning, but  it shouldn’t. Amazon had been very clear that they would [...]

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If You Sell in Colorado

Over the past couple of weeks I have received several emails asking for clarification on the Colorado Internet sales tax (HB1193). Since I am not a lawyer, I have urged every merchant to contact a sales and use tax attorney or accountant for guidance.  The law that was passed in Colorado was the harshest we’ve seen [...]

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Colorado Governor Signs Internet Sales Tax

Colorado Internet sales tax takes effect on March 1, 2010. Yesterday, as expected,  Governor Bill Ritter signed several tax bills including HB1193. Colorado HB 1193 was signed, Internet sales tax in Colorado takes effect on Monday, March 1. As a result,  online merchants are working quickly to determine the impact. Merchants are urged to retain [...]

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Nexus Legislation Updates

The following list is by no means a complete list of nexus legislation activity. Several other states are rumored to be discussing adding Internet Sales Tax legislation bills, either as a stand alone bill or as part of a more encompassing omnibus tax bill. We will continue to monitor these bills as well as all the [...]

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Colorado Internet Sales Tax to Governor

As anticipated the Colorado House of Representatives agreed to the amendments added by the Senate and voted to repass HB1193 with a vote of 34-31. This bill will now go to the Governor who is expected to approve. Colorado Internet sales tax takes effect on March 1, 2010. Merchants will need to retain counsel to [...]

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Colorado HB 1193 Now Back to House

The Senate version of HB 1193 passed the Senate (vote 19-16), it now moves back to the House. Since the Senate amended the bill it will need to be approved in the House. If the House approves the changes it will be sent to the Governor. If the House disagrees with the Senate’s changes a joint committee [...]

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Colorado Senate Finance Committee Pushes HB1193 Forward

This post marks my very first post for Affiliate Advocacy, I actually think I am the very first guest author here. Unfortunately, this post does not share good news. Earlier today the Senate Finance Committee approved HB 1193. The Colorado Internet Tax Bill now moves forward, I believe to the Senate Floor. (It is possible [...]

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Clarification of Colorado Status

To make sure everyone understands, the vote last night in the Colorado House of Representatives on Colorado Internet Sales Tax was only the first vote. First vote takes place after the second reading and it  is an oral vote. The procedure in Colorado now requires another vote which is recorded;  this recorded vote takes place after [...]

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Colorado Affiliate Tax Passes House

As of 10:14 (EST)today this is the current status of some of the pending legislation.  Each represents the latest officially posted status of the bill.  (You may also see reports from lobbyists in other media but I prefer to use the legislators reports and confirmations.) Colorado HB1193 Passes House first vote (second reading,is voice vote).  [...]

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