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Perspective

Jul. 29, 2009

The 'Amazon Tax' is a Jungle

The universe of affiliate marketing has been shaken by recent developments within various state tax regimes, writes Adam Snukal.

By Adam Snukal

According to eMarketer, online sales in 2009 are likely to reach $133 billion. It shouldn't come as any great surprise to discover that cash-strapped states all across the country have been eyeing that magic number and trying to figure out ways to convert it into a potential source of tax revenues. Well, some states have figured out a way, but at what cost?

From the dawning of e-commerce, affiliate marketing has been a fun...

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