Would amazon do this? - Blu-ray Forum

Wingman1977 · 09-15-2008, 11:50 PM

If you live in a state that has to pay tax (NY in my case) but if you're a prime member, you don't pay tax. It could increase the membership of prime. Any thoughts?

DeathByAsh'aman · 09-15-2008, 11:52 PM

I dont think they would legally be able to not collect your tax. Theyre not just taking it from you for sh!ts and giggles.

Wingman1977 · 09-15-2008, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by DeathByAsh'aman

I dont think they would legally be able to not collect your tax. Theyre not just taking it from you for sh!ts and giggles.

No duh. Perhaps I didn't think the idea all through.

jw · 09-15-2008, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by DeathByAsh'aman

I dont think they would legally be able to not collect your tax. Theyre not just taking it from you for sh!ts and giggles.

They could if Amazon covered the tax, so legally they could. I doubt it though as its just added costs.

So to fully understand what you are saying, You say you are not paying tax right now because you have prime? or is this hypotheticial

DeathByAsh'aman · 09-15-2008, 11:57 PM

I dont know, maybe i misunderstood it. I just know that if you are required to pay tax in your state on purchases through places like amazon you always will be paying tax until your state changes the tax code. Amazon would have no say over not charging you tax.

@jwbbud- your right. i guess i didnt think of it cause it would never happen, like you said.

Wingman1977 · 09-16-2008, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by jwbbud

They could if Amazon covered the tax, so legally they could. I doubt it though as its just added costs.

So to fully understand what you are saying, You say you are not paying tax right now because you have prime? or is this hypotheticial

Just throwing a idea.

jw · 09-16-2008, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Wingman1977

Just throwing a idea.

oh from a business standpoint, No...it will never happen

Ferris · 09-16-2008, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by jwbbud

oh from a business standpoint, No...it will never happen

Maybe not, but I wouldn't put it past them

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Originally Posted by DeathByAsh'aman

I dont know, maybe i misunderstood it. I just know that if you are required to pay tax in your state on purchases through places like amazon you always will be paying tax until your state changes the tax code. Amazon would have no say over not charging you tax.

This is actually incorrect. The responsibility of paying sales taxes lies with the merchant. The merchant passes that cost directly to the consumer (usually itemized on a receipt). The merchant then sends a massive check (with everyone's tax transactions) to the state.

Wingman1977 · 09-16-2008, 01:37 PM

Well, one can dream can they. If anyone would try this, amazon would be the company that would. Now whether or not they actually do it, is another story.

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09-15-2008, 11:52 PM	#2
DeathByAsh'aman Expert Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Out West PSNetwork: DanceTheSpears	I dont think they would legally be able to not collect your tax. Theyre not just taking it from you for sh!ts and giggles.

09-15-2008, 11:57 PM	#5
DeathByAsh'aman Expert Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Out West PSNetwork: DanceTheSpears	I dont know, maybe i misunderstood it. I just know that if you are required to pay tax in your state on purchases through places like amazon you always will be paying tax until your state changes the tax code. Amazon would have no say over not charging you tax. @jwbbud- your right. i guess i didnt think of it cause it would never happen, like you said.

09-16-2008, 01:37 PM	#9
Wingman1977 Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Mar 2008 Location:The empire state Trading Score:23	Well, one can dream can they. If anyone would try this, amazon would be the company that would. Now whether or not they actually do it, is another story.

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