Spitzer’s about-face on sales tax from web-based booksellers
Although some indie bookstores applauded NY’s sales tax policy shift, Spitzer now reportedly says the state won’t go after web-based retailers.
Although some indie bookstores applauded NY’s sales tax policy shift, Spitzer now reportedly says the state won’t go after web-based retailers.
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