States, like Georgia, are going to begin charging tax for online purchases..even from out of state sites. Do you support this?

Contributor: BrittaniMaree BrittaniMaree
If they start charging tax for online purchases, I may stop buying as much online.
10/11/2012
Contributor: Gunsmoke Gunsmoke
The online exemption is basically unfair to brick and mortar stores. I admit that I am one that buys online to avoid taxes. As taxes become more common, they will be a factor in whether to buy online.

The things I get from EF - I will continue to buy online - other items I mat opt for the local option.
10/11/2012
Contributor: ViVix ViVix
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Originally posted by Bignuf
Do you think this is fair, and will it change how you shop?
If I'm buying out of state, why would I pay my state taxes? I would rather buy in person and skip the shipping plus tax plus whatever.
10/11/2012
Contributor: Rod Ronald Rod Ronald
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Originally posted by Ansley
Here is the article explaining the changes to the sales tax laws

In short...

Stores are only required to charge sales tax for online purchases in a state if they have a physical presence in that state: a Macy’s store at Lenox Square, ... more
Not to be the one to ask a stupid question, but will this have a direct effect on EF?
10/11/2012
Contributor: Sima-pusya Sima-pusya
No, I think online purchases should remain mostly tax free.
10/11/2012
Contributor: Ansley Ansley
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Originally posted by Rod Ronald
Not to be the one to ask a stupid question, but will this have a direct effect on EF?
It's unlikely. If you're a Georgia resident and you order from EF, you're already paying state tax.

EF does not operate nor ship out of any other states.

The law pretty much says if you shop online with Macy's and you live in the state of Georgia then you're going to pay state tax because Macy's has stores in Georgia.
10/11/2012
Contributor: Pink Lily Pink Lily
Sales taxes are supposed to help the local government but I don't think this will help anyone, just make a giant headache for everyone involved...
12/11/2012