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Released: May 03, 2013
What an Internet sales tax will cost you
Source: Melanie Hicken, CNNMoney.com (Free Registration)
The days of shopping at major online retailers like Amazon.com without paying sales tax could soon be history.
The Senate is expected to vote on legislation next week that would allow the 45 states (and the District of Columbia) that charge sales tax to require online retailers to collect taxes on purchases made by their residents. If approved, the bill will move to the House.
So how would the passage of the "Marketplace Fairness Act" affect your online shopping? A lot depends on where you live. From California to New York, here's a look at what you can expect.
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