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New York Affiliate Tax Recap

Started by Shawn Collins · 6 months ago

I just wanted to provide a quick recap for the ongoing saga in the state of New York regarding the affiliate tax, which kicks in June 1, 2008.

Back in November 2007, then Governor Spitzer tried instituting the plan to tax all online transactions for companies that had no physical presence in New York.

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11 comments

  • Kevin Webster

    6 months ago

    Be sure to be on the call in a half hour :)
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  • Shawn Collins

    6 months ago

    I have a long scheduled meeting that can't be moved.

    But I am sure there will be lots of coverage.
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  • Kevin Webster

    6 months ago

    LOL. I just watched your video on this. You have a knack for finding the best pictures of my beloved governors.
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  • Sharon Bray-McPherson

    6 months ago

    Hi Shawn. In my opinion, companies like Overstock and others will play hell getting a lot of their affiliates back, if and when the New York law is abolished.

    At least Clickbank has decided to take the affiliate's side in this issue.
    http://www.clickbank.com/blog/2008/05/19/our-re...
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  • strive4impact

    6 months ago

    That's just crazy.

    Shawn, what can we do as affiliates around the country to come together and oppose this scary precedent?

    Thanks,

    Jonathan
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  • Shawn Collins

    6 months ago

    There is talk about forming an industry association to try and work against this sort of thing in the future.

    Amazon is suing New York state.

    Short of legal means, I am not sure there is much affiliate marketers can do at this point, aside from spreading the word and trying to get more of an outcry about it.
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  • david

    6 months ago

    Great site guys love of the information on it,i have just released my very first ebook which ha had great reviews which show's you many ways how to conceal your assets and lower your taxes.
    I am also looking for jv partners to help me get this book out there.
    PKeep up the good work guys
    Regards
    David Mills
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  • Dave

    6 months ago

    Wow, this state tends to always find ways to take more of my money... and now they are going to limit of having me kicked out of major income generating affiliate programs because of my location... Already received notice from a few.

    Yeah... I love NY alright.
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  • Todd

    6 months ago

    This is basically going to end up being a direct attack against affiliates in New York, most companies are going to run the numbers and realize dropping the NY affiliates is cheaper then charging everyone sales tax...

    I'm not a tax lawyer or an NY affiliate but, it sounds like all NY affiliates need to do is incorporate out of state I'd assume.
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  • adriand

    5 months ago

    Does the USA not have a federal sales tax that applies to everyone ?

    Its more likely that those least able to defend themselves, namely the affiliates, will bear the brunt of effects of the new tax.
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  • Shawn Collins

    5 months ago

    There is not a Federal sales tax in the U.S.
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