Deathsantis update
lorida Gov. Ron DeSantis this week quietly signed a bill adding sales taxes to online purchases made by Floridians that could cost residents an estimated $1 billion per year, the Sun Sentinel reports.
"Governor just signed a bill into law to increase your taxes and give the new revenue of $1 billion to businesses," tweeted Rep. Anna Eskamani, D-Orlando, on Monday night just after the signing was announced close to midnight.
The legislation, which was widely supported by business groups but opposed by Democrats, is one of five bills that DeSantis signed on Monday, which was the deadline for him to either sign it, veto it, or allow the bill to become law without his signature.
"The use of $1 billion on regressive taxes collected in the middle of a pandemic is not a good idea," said state Rep. Evan Jenne, the House Democrat Co-Leader, according to Florida Politics.
The chief executive of the Florida Retail Federation, Scott Shalley, said in a statement to the News Service of Florida that the law establishes a "level playing field" for businesses, and noted that the funds gained from the tax will help restore the state’s unemployment trust fund that was severely depleted during the COVID-19 pandemic and towards lowering the commercial rent tax.
"Through the passage of SB 50, Gov. DeSantis and legislative leaders have acknowledged the pivotal role that the retail industry plays in supporting Florida’s families," Shalley said, according to Florida Politics. With this measure signed into law, all businesses can compete on a level playing field and continue to support the 2.7 million Floridians who work in the retail industry. Thank you, Gov. DeSantis, for your leadership and for providing meaningful relief to Florida retail businesses."
Anytime the democrats can take the anti tax stance is special. I think the governor took care of businesses over the consumer.
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This is aimed at Amazon. In Florida they don't have state sales tax on out of state internet retailers like Amazon. Blue state democrats have lead the charge on this, they just want the money. In this case, since DeSantis is for it, they are against it. So, now if you buy from Amazon rather than an instate retailer, you pay the Florida sales tax. You think Inslee or Kate Brown are worried about increasing taxes and energy costs in the middle of a pandemic. Leftards lie and love to be lied to.RaceBannon said:https://newsmax.com/us/desantis-florida-online-sales-tax-bill/2021/04/20/id/1018320/
lorida Gov. Ron DeSantis this week quietly signed a bill adding sales taxes to online purchases made by Floridians that could cost residents an estimated $1 billion per year, the Sun Sentinel reports.
"Governor just signed a bill into law to increase your taxes and give the new revenue of $1 billion to businesses," tweeted Rep. Anna Eskamani, D-Orlando, on Monday night just after the signing was announced close to midnight.
The legislation, which was widely supported by business groups but opposed by Democrats, is one of five bills that DeSantis signed on Monday, which was the deadline for him to either sign it, veto it, or allow the bill to become law without his signature.
"The use of $1 billion on regressive taxes collected in the middle of a pandemic is not a good idea," said state Rep. Evan Jenne, the House Democrat Co-Leader, according to Florida Politics.
The chief executive of the Florida Retail Federation, Scott Shalley, said in a statement to the News Service of Florida that the law establishes a "level playing field" for businesses, and noted that the funds gained from the tax will help restore the state’s unemployment trust fund that was severely depleted during the COVID-19 pandemic and towards lowering the commercial rent tax.
"Through the passage of SB 50, Gov. DeSantis and legislative leaders have acknowledged the pivotal role that the retail industry plays in supporting Florida’s families," Shalley said, according to Florida Politics. With this measure signed into law, all businesses can compete on a level playing field and continue to support the 2.7 million Floridians who work in the retail industry. Thank you, Gov. DeSantis, for your leadership and for providing meaningful relief to Florida retail businesses."
Anytime the democrats can take the anti tax stance is special. I think the governor took care of businesses over the consumer. -
Mixed on this whole sales tax thing. On the surface it’s bad for consumers and good for in state businesses in terms of ability to be competitive in price. Wayfair though is a real headache for businesses operating across multiple states, it’s regressive in terms of business scale in that context. My business went from filing sales tax in about 5 states to 40 overnight, requires headcount, ERP development and/or expensive SaaS to manage. Wasn’t aware that Florida had this pure online loophole, my business collects and remits plenty there despite not having a physical or people presence.
Back to your point, regressive taxes are totally acceptable to leftists in the form of purchasing power and regulation. -
I am a fan of less taxes, but all retailers should be treated the same.
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This is pretty standard and it really eliminates a loophole
If there are taxes for buying in a brick and mortar store, there should be taxes for it being online
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Just so we’re clear, there are now situations where raising taxes is cool and sometimes the free market isn’t enough and the government needs to step in?
You know how I say you guys don’t believe in anything? How you have no ideology? This is it, this is why. -
Who are you addressing?TheKobeStopper said:Just so we’re clear, there are now situations where raising taxes is cool and sometimes the free market isn’t enough and the government needs to step in?
You know how I say you guys don’t believe in anything? How you have no ideology? This is it, this is why.
And are you against raising taxes now?
Ideology is for small minds anyway
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You buy that strawman dinner before the ass phucking began? Who argued that we shouldn't have any taxes? That would be no one. Who argues that sellers should be treated equally regardless of a physical store or an out of state internet company? All the dem blue states except the dems in Florida. Pointing out the hypocrisy to someone who loves taxes shows what you believe in. Florida doesn't waste money like Washington, Oregon, California or New York. Florida needed its unemployment fund restored. So, go after Amazon. Sounds good to me. Sounded good to DeSantis.TheKobeStopper said:Just so we’re clear, there are now situations where raising taxes is cool and sometimes the free market isn’t enough and the government needs to step in?
You know how I say you guys don’t believe in anything? How you have no ideology? This is it, this is why.
PS You know the name of the deep blue state that won the lead Supreme Court case allowing states to tax out of state internet companies? Try South Dakota v Wayfair.
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Free market would have taxes be the same on both groups, not give an advantage to one by not having the same playing field... you clearly failed economicsTheKobeStopper said:Just so we’re clear, there are now situations where raising taxes is cool and sometimes the free market isn’t enough and the government needs to step in?
You know how I say you guys don’t believe in anything? How you have no ideology? This is it, this is why. -
Free market doesn't solve everything, but if you think a government controlled economy is better for people, then you are delusional.TheKobeStopper said:Just so we’re clear, there are now situations where raising taxes is cool and sometimes the free market isn’t enough and the government needs to step in?
You know how I say you guys don’t believe in anything? How you have no ideology? This is it, this is why. -
Wayfair happened whether people like it or not, so there's really no reason for individual states to not tap into the tax revenue. And yeah, it helps level the playing field for small businesses against giant online retailers. It's a no-brainer policy decision.Bob_C said:Mixed on this whole sales tax thing. On the surface it’s bad for consumers and good for in state businesses in terms of ability to be competitive in price. Wayfair though is a real headache for businesses operating across multiple states, it’s regressive in terms of business scale in that context. My business went from filing sales tax in about 5 states to 40 overnight, requires headcount, ERP development and/or expensive SaaS to manage. Wasn’t aware that Florida had this pure online loophole, my business collects and remits plenty there despite not having a physical or people presence.
Back to your point, regressive taxes are totally acceptable to leftists in the form of purchasing power and regulation.
