Sales Tax?

[crowzilla]

I noticed on a recent log-in to Heritage a giant banner across my screen warning me that they would now charge sales tax on all sales in my state.

What the heck is up with that? Is this just another revenue stream for them?
I don't see similar notices from Emovie or Movieposterbid or any other dealer I frequent.
Kudos to them for paying that out of their existing revenues and not passing it on to the customer.

[erik1925]

Living in CA, HA has always charged sales tax there (as they also have offices/locations there), so it was just a matter of time before the sales tax in other states began to be implemented.

This older thread, started last September, also discusses HA's taxing in other states, too:

http://www.allposterforum.com/index.php/topic,13391.0.html

[ddilts399]

Cause - https://www.racked.com/2018/6/21/17488548/south-dakota-wayfair-supreme-court-decision

Unfortunately now every state is doing their own thresholds. It is really a mess.

[crowzilla]

Unfortunately now every state is doing their own thresholds. It is really a mess.

I found a link that lists the requirements for most states, and it seems to be an "or" threshold, not an "and" threshold, so while the dollar amounts might be high ($100K, 200K, or more) for most states it seems if you do 200 transactions you are required to collect now. This probably means most dealers have to as regards to states like NY or CA, and I would think high volume dealers would have to on pretty much all the states.

One worrisome line from the Georgia code is that if a seller doesn't collect, they can just send you a bill at the end of the year telling you to pay.

Rich, have you looked at what states you are going to have to start collecting for?

[MoviePosterBid.com]

I found a link that lists the requirements for most states, and it seems to be an "or" threshold, not an "and" threshold, so while the dollar amounts might be high ($100K, 200K, or more) for most states it seems if you do 200 transactions you are required to collect now. This probably means most dealers have to as regards to states like NY or CA, and I would think high volume dealers would have to on pretty much all the states.

One worrisome line from the Georgia code is that if a seller doesn't collect, they can just send you a bill at the end of the year telling you to pay.

Rich, have you looked at what states you are going to have to start collecting for?

I solved my issue differently: I'm just letting other companies do my business and letting them deal with it.

I already have to file sales taxes for California  (and did so today) in order to maintain my convention license in that state and to of course, defray taxes for purchases I make out there for resale, like when I bought the poster stock of Hollywood Book & Poster in 2016.

to be honest, I don't know how governmental agencies can really expect so many mom & pop sellers to hire attorneys & accountants to handle this and the added expenses of doing so may end many selling online in some formats

a unique circumstance, I literally have no clientele in Nevada to speak of and seeing as my business license is for an online business, my taxes are all folded into the costs of my business license (which I'm filing today and which are imo, laughably low) and I don't require a sales tax permit.

[eatbrie]

Crowzilla, I have just deleted your nasty allegations about Emovie.  I've had it, man.  I've tried to tell you so many different ways and you don't seem to understand.  I've had now 6 forum members complain about your attitude/ agree with my stance.  So I will ever so gently tell you one last time to stop.  No back and forth needed, and please no private messages.

T

[okiehawker]

Crowzilla, I have just deleted your nasty allegations about Emovie.  I've had it, man.  I've tried to tell you so many different ways and you don't seem to understand.  I've had now 6 forum members complain about your attitude/ agree with my stance.  So I will ever so gently tell you one last time to stop.  No back and forth needed, and please no private messages.

T

Yeah, Crow, take the high road!  You've got so much great knowledge of the hobby to share, and such a cool Japanese Kaiju book under your belt among many other accomplishments.  C'mon, brother.    Okie

[crowzilla]

Crowzilla, I have just deleted your nasty allegations about Emovie.  I've had it, man.  I've tried to tell you so many different ways and you don't seem to understand.  I've had now 6 forum members complain about your attitude/ agree with my stance.  So I will ever so gently tell you one last time to stop.  No back and forth needed, and please no private messages.

I am legitimately scratching my head as to these allegations.  The only thing I can even remember writing about Emovie in this thread is saying that they have a lot of sales and might have to collect tax soon also.
That's your idea of a nasty allegation?

[crowzilla]

Yeah, Crow, take the high road!  You've got so much great knowledge of the hobby to share, and such a cool Japanese Kaiju book under your belt among many other accomplishments.  C'mon, brother.    Okie

I do all the time buddy. Since the last time I noted here Emovie offered a reprint for sale as an original, I've quietly emailed them lots of corrections about reprints and reissues they've listed as they are responsive and there is no need to make a big deal out of it.
 

[MoviePosterBid.com]

I also have no idea what is negative in talking about sales taxes collected, paid etc.

Like I said, only today I filed & paid California sales taxes, from here in Nevada. I didn't mind

[guest4531]

I am legitimately scratching my head as to these allegations.  The only thing I can even remember writing about Emovie in this thread is saying that they have a lot of sales and might have to collect tax soon also.
That's your idea of a nasty allegation?

6 members complaining, waaah!  And yet, we don't know what the post was, nor the reason of complaints, and we don't even know who complained. 

Since all proofs have deleted, do like the Russian with the Sergei Skripal poisoning, say there is no ground for such retaliation and imperialist behaviors, ask for formal transparent report before condemning.

This said, I agree with you, lot of sales at EMP as for the taxes, it depends with legislation where EMP is set.   Since Trump doesn't like tax, I don't forsee it unless recreational cannabis is not implemented and State in dire need of money.

You really made a book about Kaiju... When I was in Bangkok, my mission (I always set a kind of "antique/vintage" search mission) was to buy some Kaiju Bandai figures.  Damn hard to find but found about 10 in a flee market... and checking for these little buggers in movies/sitcoms was pretty amusing and very informative!

[MoviePosterBid.com]

6 members complaining, waaah! 

the Attack of the Too-Tight Panties People

[skyjackers]

6 members complaining, waaah!  And yet, we don't know what the post was, nor the reason of complaints, and we don't even know who complained. 

I think those of us who stick with this board through thick and thin will understand exactly what's going on. And no, I didn't complain.

[Crazy Vick]

the Attack of the Too-Tight Panties People

Joke's on you mister i'm not even wearing any panties right now!  Ha! 

[crowzilla]

6 members complaining, waaah!  And yet, we don't know what the post was, nor the reason of complaints, and we don't even know who complained. 

Heck, I didnt even know Bruce had registered here six times.

[Tang Lung in Rome]

Joke's on you mister i'm not even wearing any panties right now!  Ha!

"I'm a lumberjack and I'm okay........" 

[erik1925]

"I'm a lumberjack and I'm okay........" 

Touche', Tang. ( and a real touche' it is, too).