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"We regret to inform you that the North Carolina state legislature (the General Assembly) appears ready to enact an unconstitutional tax collection scheme that
by jhancock 17y ago
"We regret to inform you that the North Carolina state legislature (the General Assembly) appears ready to enact an unconstitutional tax collection scheme that would leave Amazon.com little choice but to end its relationships with North Carolina-based Associates. You are receiving this e-mail because our records indicate that you are an Amazon Associate and resident of North Carolina."
There are two factually false parts to this quote.
"enact an unconstitutional tax collection scheme"
Its fine to say it should be challenged in court, but its not at all clear its patently unconstitutional.
"would leave Amazon.com little choice but to end its relationships with North Carolina-based Associates"
I'm willing to bet if other states followed suit, Amazon would find the "choice".
State taxes on internet sales are going to be sought after as states look for ways to solve their revenue problems. I'm not arguing in favor of such taxes but do see this as a sign of the times.