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Taxes on downloaded files
From: David Farber <dave () farber net>
Date: Thu, 13 Apr 2006 17:28:16 -0400
Begin forwarded message: From: Bob Devine <devinebob () gmail com> Date: April 13, 2006 2:25:24 PM EDT To: dave () farber net Subject: For IP? Taxes on downloaded filesHere is a nicely researched article on the confusion over state sales tax
on downloaded music files. Governments want to get their hands onit now that it is a very large and tempting honeypot. State officials are
saying, apparently with a straight face, that data files are programs in order to tax them. This issue of what is taxable is probably going to have several courtcases before it settles down. But as with everything, the internet doesn't begin or end at a national border. Even a Federal court isn't the final voice.
http://news.com.com/2009-1022_3-6059914.html? part=rss&tag=6059914&subj=news
" Internet shoppers accustomed to tax-free purchases from Apple Computer's iTunes Music Store soon may be in for an unpleasant surprise. State legislatures and tax officials, eager to find new ways to boost government spending and curb budget shortfalls, are eyeing the burgeoning market for digital downloads as a potentially lucrative source of revenue. A CNET News.com analysis shows that 15 states and the District of Columbia now tax downloads of music, movies and electronic books. Some high-tax states such as California do not levy the same charge on iTunes downloads, but that could soon change. [...]" Bob Devine ------------------------------------- You are subscribed as lists-ip () insecure org To manage your subscription, go to http://v2.listbox.com/member/?listname=ip Archives at: http://www.interesting-people.org/archives/interesting-people/
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