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Originally Posted by Daithi
However, it appears that the federal government is considering changing the law so that items bought over the internet will require the selling company to collect sales tax based on where the item is shipped. The legislation is called the Marketplace Equity Act (H.R. 3179), and, oddly, it is actually supported by Amazon.
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Well as some posters above have pointed out Amazon seems to be changing their strategy from a few distribution centers in a few states so they can avoid collecting sales taxes for the rest, to many distribution centers in many states so they can begin doing same day delivery. It may be a case of be careful what you wish for on the part of brick and mortar stores who have been moaning about Amazon's sales tax advantage.
In Texas where I live they have begun collecting sales tax and on a couple of things that I have ordered they have shown up unexpectedly early on the next day. I don't know if that is related or just a coincidence.