I understand that they can claim a right to tax purchases, but their voluntary tax also include shipping costs? They can suck it.

Isn't the power to tax interstate commerce held exclusively by the federal government?

/ianal

So does California.... They can shove their sales tax.

I bet processing those forms is going to be an easy job. Probably a good way to identify the stupid, since they'll then have names and addresses.

They are not alone, check your state's tax requirements as well. Massachusetts tries to strongarm you into accepting a "typical" internet purchase amount, which I believe is approximately $500, thus resulting in $25 sales tax (at least it was when we had a 5% rate). If you put in your own amount, namely $0, then they suggested your return may be reviewed. I gave them a big FU and put $0 anyway.

I actually returned hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of goods that I bought on the internet a few years ago so I'm actually going to need all that tax money in a refund.

Riiiight. I know a lot of waiters and waitresses who claim ALL their tips too.

/sarcasometer assplodes

The state of Nebraska wants to remind you to voluntarily claim sales tax on your internet purchases


I believe all the states want that, at least in theory.

They have computers in Nebraska?

/I thought it was uninhabitable

Farkers who lean to the left are paying these already, amiright?

The Stealth Hippopotamus: HAHAHAHAHAHA!

/oh wait, you were serious?!?

Came in for this and am leaving satisfied.

/Also would have accepted BWAAHAHAHA!!!

Shirly they can't be serious

The state of Nebraska wants to remind you that in their eyes, you can't do a single goddamned thing ever without giving money to the government.

Of course, Nebraska is tragically not unique in thinking this.

Oldiron_79: Shirly they can't be serious

Ummm, I think they're serious. And don't call them Shirly.

/had to

I tried installing iNebraska but it kept taxing all my internet purchases

/wrong thread

The people of this nation would like to remind the States that they need to stand up for their rights and tell the Federal government to pull their dick out of our collective asses.

THEN we can start talking about services. vs. taxes.

Otherwise, keep on taxing -- you'll get your historical reminder in due time.

Move to Delaware, and then pay our 0.0% sales tax.

/bwahahaha

The Florida Department of Revenue would also like citizens to remit the appropriate sales tax on mail-order* purchases. I wonder what is the rate of compliance?

*showing my age, you whipper-snappers have probably never bought anything by putting an order form into an actual physical envelope and sending it to the vendor by the U.S. Mail.

You guys don't pay your taxes? I guess I am in the minority then, I do every single time, one less thing to worry about.

Dear Nabraskans,
In order to quickly facilitate your claims in this matter-
Just send the tax money to:
1235 Wellchester Drive,
Melbourne Florida, 32935
Attn: Resident

No checks please.

I submitted this with a crappier headline.

/bows to subby.

Goddess of Atheism:
The United states of Nebraska America wants to remind you that in their eyes, you can't do a single goddamned thing ever without giving money to the government.

Fixed for all those goddamned politicians

Don't forget to claim your cornhole winnings as well...
/how's your hole... family?

AnubisMan: You guys don't pay your taxes? I guess I am in the minority then, I do every single time, one less thing to worry about.

Well then Honest Abe, got a 20 spot I can borrow?

Hey, I think that all you NE farkers should pay it. Might go towards getting a sports team that's actually worth rooting for!

/F the 'skers.

pushpinder: So does California.... They can shove their sales tax.

California does it for stores that are based in California.

California did this too, last time I paid taxes there. I am pretty sure Nebraska isn't alone in this.

Unenforceable law is unenforceable.

My pr0n name is Tom Seaview: Move to Delaware, and then pay our 0.0% sales tax.

/bwahahaha

Nah, I'll just drive there from Pennsylvania to reap the benefits.

Could be worse; my state actually expects people to pay "use tax" on stuff they buy and consume out of state at a lower rate than in-state. (For example: if restaurant tax is 6 percent here and 5 percent over the state line, and you eat in the 5-percent restaurant, they actually have the gall to expect you to pay the extra one percent.)

Who besides Ned Flanders actually DOES this?

I think I speak for the entire state of Nebraska when I say

solokumba: Dear Nabraskans,
In order to quickly facilitate your claims in this matter-
Just send the tax money to:
1235 Wellchester Drive,
Melbourne Florida, 32935
Attn: Resident

No checks please.

Am google-earthing you now. Fate will determine if I laugh at your house or not

Most states do this. It's called a "use" tax. It's meant to--among other things--protect in-state businesses from "unfair" competition from neighboring states with lower or no sales tax. For example, Delaware has no sales tax and takes business away from PA, MD, NJ companies quite frequently.

In theory it makes sense. But they can all still suck it as far as I'm concerned.

Goddess of Atheism: Could be worse; my state actually expects people to pay "use tax" on stuff they buy and consume out of state at a lower rate than in-state. (For example: if restaurant tax is 6 percent here and 5 percent over the state line, and you eat in the 5-percent restaurant, they actually have the gall to expect you to pay the extra one percent.)

Who besides Ned Flanders actually DOES this?

Costanza?

Pair-o-Dice: AnubisMan: You guys don't pay your taxes? I guess I am in the minority then, I do every single time, one less thing to worry about.

Well then Honest Abe, got a 20 spot I can borrow?

Sure thing buddy, I'll even buy you a sales tax free beer when you get here to pick it up.

1nsanilicious: solokumba: Dear Nabraskans,
In order to quickly facilitate your claims in this matter-
Just send the tax money to:
1235 Wellchester Drive,
Melbourne Florida, 32935
Attn: Resident

No checks please.

Am google-earthing you now. Fate will determine if I laugh at your house or not

How am I supposed to send you my money if its a fake address?

1nsanilicious:
Am google-earthing you now. Fate will determine if I laugh at your house or not

Inquiring minds want to know...

/print screen
//post

AnubisMan: Pair-o-Dice: AnubisMan: You guys don't pay your taxes? I guess I am in the minority then, I do every single time, one less thing to worry about.

Well then Honest Abe, got a 20 spot I can borrow?

Sure thing buddy, I'll even buy you a sales tax free beer when you get here to pick it up.

Your profile says Alaska.
Nebraska, maybe. Alaska, no f*cking way.

AnubisMan: You guys don't pay your taxes? I guess I am in the minority then, I do every single time, one less thing to worry about.

Just put the money you would pay in taxes in savings. Or in a safe in the form of cash. Then if you get caught, you'll be fine. Nothing to worry about at all.

solokumba: Dear Nabraskans,
In order to quickly facilitate your claims in this matter-
Just send the tax money to:
1235 Wellchester Drive,
Melbourne Florida, 32935
Attn: Resident

No checks please.

Dude, mow your lawn