As a result of recent changes in the State of New York Tax Law requiring certain out-of-state retailers to collect and remit sales taxes to the State of New York, we regrettably inform you that Newegg.com must begin collecting applicable state and local sales tax for all orders shipped to New York addresses on or after June 1, 2008.
We value our relationship with you and all of our New York customers. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by this change in New York law and assure you that we will continue to work hard to offer you the best prices, fastest shipping and award winning customer service you deserve.
We look forward to continuing to provide you with the premier online shopping experience for all of your IT and Consumer Electronics needs.
Sincerely,
Bernard Luthi
Company Spokesperson and
Vice President of Merchandising
The retailer believes that if it cuts out its affiliate advertisers based in the state, it will avoid charging customers sales tax.
And regardless, this is heading to the courts: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB120975963167263401.html?mod=googlenews_wsj
I can see NY’s Supreme Court going along with it because they’re elected by the same liberal assholes who put Spitzer in charge so he could come up with this plan in the first place, but then it should get appealed and shot down by the much more conservative US Supreme Court.
