Important Affiliate Tax Issues in Colorado, Virginia, New Mexico #advertisingtax

[Linda Buquet]

The PMA (Performance Marketing Association), Affiliate Advocacy and AbestWeb are doing a really great job of keeping up with all the various proposed advertising tax bills that threaten affiliates in numerous states. In case you missed any of the recent updates I wanted to list them all here.

If you are a resident of any of these states you need find out what you can do to fight these unfair tax bills that could threaten your livelihood. Read the posts below to discover any grassroots efforts in your state that you can become involved in plus see resources at the bottom for how to stay informed.

<span style="color: #ff6600;"><strong>Colorado</strong></span><span style="color: #ff6600;"><strong> is the most critically important time-wise is. They have a hearing coming up on Wednesday, so the troops in CO need to mobilize quickly!</strong></span>

<strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?topic=13228&amp;uid=77931506576"> IMPORTANT - Colorado Affiliates HEARING on Wednesday Jan 27th</a></strong> - get involved in this Facebook group with other affiliates who are organizing, attending and speaking with the media.

<strong><a href="http://forum.abestweb.com/showthread.php?t=128732">URGENT: Call to all Colorado Affiliates...</a></strong> - Some CO affiliates over at ABW are also discussing what can be done.

<strong><a href="http://www.performancemarketingassociation.com/blog/2010/01/23/colorado-proposes-advertising-tax/">Colorado Proposes Advertising Tax</a></strong> - PMA

<strong><a href="http://affiliateadvocacy.com/2010/colorado-hearing-date/">Colorado Hearing Date</a> </strong> - Affiliate Advocacy

<strong><a href="http://www.performancemarketingassociation.com/blog/2010/01/21/advertising-tax-being-proposed-in-virginia/">Advertising Tax being proposed in Virginia</a></strong> - PMA

<strong><a href="http://affiliateadvocacy.com/2010/virginia-introduces-internet-sales-tax-legislation/">Virginia Introduces Internet Sales Tax Legislation</a></strong> - Affiliate Advocacy

<strong><a href="http://affiliateadvocacy.com/2010/new-mexico-introduces-internet-tax-bill/">New Mexico Introduces Internet Tax Bill</a></strong> - Affiliate Advocacy

<strong><a href="http://www.performancemarketingassociation.com/blog/2010/01/21/new-mexico-advertising-tax-proposal-probably-already-dead/">New Mexico Tax Proposal – Probably Already Dead</a></strong> - PMA

<strong><a href="http://www.performancemarketingassociation.com/blog/2010/01/14/new-rhode-island-legislation-to-reverse-advertising-tax/">New Rhode Island Legislation – to REVERSE advertising tax</a></strong> - PMA

<strong><a href="http://affiliateadvocacy.com/2010/gear-up-idaho-and-maine/">Gear Up Idaho and Maine</a></strong> - Affiliate Advocacy

<span style="color: #ff6600;"><strong>HOW TO KEEP UP WITH TAX ISSUES IN YOUR STATE</strong></span>

The links above are just the most recent posts in January regarding new advertising tax updates, but there are many other states that have pending or proposed legislation and status seems to change almost every day. Here are the best resources for staying informed.

<strong><a href="http://www.performancemarketingassociation.com/blog/">PMA (Performance Marketing Association)</a></strong> - Frequent updates and grassroots efforts you can get involved in.

<strong><a href="http://affiliateadvocacy.com/map-of-nexus-legislation/">Affiliate Advocacy Map of Nexus Legislation</a></strong> - It's an almost impossible job to keep up with all the changes in every state, but Melanie Seery does a great job of keeping us up to date and this map is a quick way to see which states are on high alert. Plus the <strong><a href="http://affiliateadvocacy.com/">Affiliate Advocacy blog</a></strong> has detailed updates.

<strong><a href="http://forum.abestweb.com/forumdisplay.php?f=543">ABestWeb Affiliate Tax Laws Forums</a></strong> - Too many threads to list, but definitely keep your eye out for new tax news here. This thread has a summary of tax issues in numerous states that aren't mentioned above.<strong> <a href="http://forum.abestweb.com/showthread.php?t=124312">Latest W/ Tax Laws</a></strong>

<strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?topic=13228&amp;uid=77931506576#/group.php?v=app_2373072738&amp;gid=77931506576">Fight Against the Advertising Tax</a></strong> - Is a Facebook group you can join to band together with other affiliates.

 

[Melanie10]

Linda, thank you for always helping to get the word out on the tax issues (and other issues).

There is now legislation pending in Mississippi. The bill number is SB2927 If you'd like me to post the details here or in a separate post just let me know.

 

[Linda Buquet]

Hey Melanie,

Thanks so much for coming over to post. I was just about to
add the link to your post about the Mississippi tax issue.

<a href="http://affiliateadvocacy.com/2010/mississippi-now-up-at-bat/">Mississippi Now Up at Bat - Affiliate Advocacy</a>

There's some really important info so head over to read it!

 

[Linda Buquet]

Yes go ahead and start a new thread too so the title can help get the attention of Mississippi affiliates. Link to your post and feel free to add any updates as they come up.

 

[Linda Buquet]

Important Colorado Affiliates

TODAY IS THE RALLY!

At the link below is complete info about the rally being organized for today at 1PM.

<strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=270153068261&amp;ref=mf" target="_blank">Fight Affiliate Tax in Colorado</a></strong>

"It?s estimated that 4,200 jobs will be lost if this bill passes. (# of Colorado based Affiliates)

If we show enough support and the bill does not get approved tomorrow, it will die and most likely not reappear for years or ever.

With enough support, we can stop this tomorrow. Please come and show your support.

When and Where: We will be meeting at 1pm (Jan. 27) at the Legislative Service Building, E. 14th Avenue and Sherman St. - across the street (south) from the Capital Building.

Note: Parking may be tight because the Medical Marijuana hearings are taking place at the Capital at the same time."

<strong>More info and discussion thread below.</strong>
<strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=270153068261&amp;ref=mf" target="_blank">Fight Affiliate Tax in Colorado</a></strong>

 

[Linda Buquet]

Colorado Affiliates - Important!

IMPORTANT INFO!

Overstock.com announced they will Terminate Colorado Affiliates.
Use this info to your advantage as it helped to cause the Gov of CA to veto the bill.
Schwarzenegger even mentioned and appealed to Overstock directly in his reasoning prior to the veto.

Important posts about it below including a copy of the letter from Overstock.

Overstock Threatens to Terminate Colorado Affiliates Over Pending Legislation | ReveNews

http://www.amnavigator.com/blog/2010/01/27/overstock-com-set-to-terminate-colorado-affiliates/

 

[Linda Buquet]

Colorado Affiliate Tax Update

About 110 CO affiliates showed up to rally and several testified. This committee passed the bill. However there is still more we can do to fight. Read all about it at the PMA site.

<a href="http://www.performancemarketingassociation.com/blog/2010/01/27/colorado-affiliates-rocked-the-house/">Colorado Affiliates Rocked the House! | Performance Marketing Association</a>

 

[Linda Buquet]

Imporant Affiliate Tax Updates Multiple States #noadtax #advertisingtax

PMA has important updates on several states regarding anti-affiliate tax legislation that's pending. Please read, act and get involved to save your business if you are in any of these states.

<a href="http://www.performancemarketingassociation.com/blog/2010/02/12/ad-tax-update-va-il-ca-nv-ok-vt/">Ad Tax Update: VA, IL, CA, NV, OK, VT</a>