tuaw.com — The state of New Jersey is suffering from a slight $4.5 billion debt problem. Amidst a recent sales tax increase and a frantic session of checking the sofa for change, Governor Jon Corzine has expanded the list of items which can be taxed to include, amongst other things, iTunes Store purchases.
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Closed AccountOct 3, 2006
I don't think the online taxes are that big of a deal, its more of a big deal that he is a terrible governor and his choices are ruining this state. First the queer then this. Ugh, I can't wait to move back to PA.
sweetnjguy29Oct 3, 2006
@jerseyThey could be selling on the internet through a subsidiary, which is its own legal entity, which does not have a place of business in NJ. Or, more likely, cheating.I agree with you that living in Jersey feels like you're running in place. I don't own my own home, so I rent a nice place for $~1300...which is only a few thousand more a year than property taxes would be. If I could buy a $200,000 house in a decent area, I would, but everything seems to be at $400k+. Screw that!
Closed AccountOct 3, 2006
@jersey, it's likely that Banana Republic is factoring the sales tax into their item price. I know there are even some RETAIL stores here that don't charge sales tax, but that doesn't really mean anything. Abercrombie definitely doesn't charge tax, although I don't remember if Banana does.
inolesOct 3, 2006
its like old Bush Sr said no new tax then he tax it. I'm so glad to live in Florida. Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, Busch Gardens. Good thing, they didn't tax iTunes.
sincewednesdayOct 3, 2006
@jerseyIt's simpler than any of the (incorrect) explanations given above. Apparel is non taxable in New Jersey. Online retailers only collect sales tax on taxable items. Hence, Banana correctly does not collect tax on clothing shipped to New Jersey.Incidentally, someone above said that shipping & handling is taxable in New Jersey now. That's not strictly speaking true -- shipping & handling is taxable only if it applies to the purchase of a taxable item. Shipping & handling is non taxable when the item purchased is non-taxable (e.g., clothing).
anubis2051Oct 3, 2006
Don't blame me, I voted for Forester.
buddhistOct 3, 2006
f**k Corzine.
waynesunOct 4, 2006
@mxman420I take into realization your need to defend our home state, but please! If you are going to flame others, at least spell it 'douche'./spelling police
piratemonk3yOct 4, 2006
yeah i cant describe how much i hate living in jersey."new jersey where the weak are killed and eaten"
rebradOct 4, 2006
Good for the Garden State. Just remember, a good democrat has never met a tax that they didn't like. Get used to it. It will only get worse from here on.
freedomnowOct 4, 2006
I notice that there is nearly no mention here that NJ Governor Corzine is a DEMOCRATthat is raising/applying these new Taxes. If this had been a Republican-at leasthalf the comments would be more Rep. trashing...Corzine also raised the State Sales tax from 6 to 7%.When he was Senator-he was the 4th Richest in the Senate (Top 5 were allDemocrats-gee that explodes another myth)Not that I only bash Dems, I am an equal opportunity basher cause Virutally ALLDems AND GOP's SUCK !!!
darkenigmaOct 5, 2006
I wonder what percentage of the people hating on New Jersey are themselves "shoobies". <a class="user" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shoobie">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shoobie</a>You all can piss and moan about Jersey all you want, but it's funny how millions of people love coming to our beaches and casinos every year. Our cost of living may suck, but there isn't any other state in the union that gives you the convenient access to NYC, Washington DC and Philadelphia. All the Jersey stereotypes are also stupid because the vast majority of the state is suburban and rural (believe it or not). I have yet to meet anyone with a "joisey" accent and all I smell down here in South Jersey are the pine trees and the sea shore.