Some other random thoughts I've had. It basically is taxation based on HOW you place an order. So I can buy something from Fingerhut, LillianVernon, WalterDrake or such and possibly have to pay sales tax online. But if I place the order through their catalog or phone it in I don't? How long before consumers figure that one out, especially in today's economy?

We've already seen how some merchants reacted to the NY tax. And 18 other states are already doing what WA just did according to the SeattlePI article. And more have something in the works. Merchants reacted to NY tax as they did because of the perception ofburden it placed on them, whether accurate or not.

Of course it's states seeing billions in online sales and wanting a piece of that revenue.

I find all of this, particularly the national movement of it, quite disturbing. And if it succeeds with online sales, who/what will be the next target?

Some other random thoughts I've had. It basically is taxation based on HOW you place an order. So I can buy something from Fingerhut, LillianVernon, WalterDrake or such and possibly have to pay sales tax online. But if I place the order through their catalog or phone it in I don't? How long before consumers figure that one out, especially in today's economy?

We've already seen how some merchants reacted to the NY tax. And 18 other states are already doing what WA just did according to the SeattlePI article. And more have something in the works. Merchants reacted to NY tax as they did because of the perception ofburden it placed on them, whether accurate or not.

Of course it's states seeing billions in online sales and wanting a piece of that revenue.

I find all of this, particularly the national movement of it, quite disturbing. And if it succeeds with online sales, who/what will be the next target?

Taxing an out-of-stater that wants to send a gift is wrong, and seems a greater, more offensive reach.

I'm wondering if you could get double-taxed if you purchase from a company that has a nexus in your state and ship to WA?

This even worse than what NY did in the bigger scheme of things, IMO. It seems even more unconstitutional to me. It's taxation without representation and as mentioned in your quote a part of a much larger movement with regards of taxing internet sales.

But think about it. I buy something for say Angel and have it shipped directly to him. I am chareged sales tax because he lives in WA. I don't live in WA. I have no voice in electing WA legislatures nor voting on sales tax legislation. My tax dollars go to a state I don't live in and don't go towards public services I might benefit from.

As someone living in La why do I assume tax liability in WA?