Internet Sales Tax

[DennisP]

Originally Posted by dave

I suppose that if you're assumption is correct, it is still pretty easy to see how the FEDEX, UPS, USPS trucks, airplanes, trains, etc. all benefit from roads, police security, etc.

I know little about sales tax history and intent; however, I always envisioned them as a tax on the consumer (who does live in and benefit most directly from government services) vice a tax on the business.

There are coporate taxes for them - separate from sales tax. Isn't sales tax a consumption tax; -- NOT a production tax? If so, I think it is imposed on the consumer. It is simply up to the B&M business making the sale to collect and act as an agent for the respective tax juristdictions.

That is true. And in reality all this bill does is require the consumer to pay taxes they are legally obligated to already pay, just most break the law and do not.