posted on May, 26 2009 @ 12:18 AM
good topic,,,,,
well,,, this is a little off topic,,,, but about cigarettes no less
let's say someone i know orders cartons online,,,,,,,since in nj it's like 7.40 a pack,,,,, which is ridiculous,,,,,,when i started it was 2.25 a
pack
how does a product ,,, that's exactly the same ,,,,,no new bells or whistles,,,, almost triple in cost in 12-13 years
it's beyond outrageous
anyway------here's what i'm hearing
when you stop ordering from these online sllers,,, they will actually turn you in,,,,and you'll get a notice from the state,,, saying you owe back
taxes
i know crazy!!!!!!
also,,, a couple more people i know have gotten notices by certified letter,,,,from a state agency,,, i guess the state IRS/tax type people,,,,,
saying thery owe the back taxes
one lady got a bill for 540.000 and another guy for 800.00
that's crazy
if you buy a product such as,,,,,a "as seen on tv" product or whatever,,,,,,,and it sent to you from another state,,,,,,,you don't have to pay
taxes,,,,,at least not your own state taxes
this is scary,,,, the person i know,,, is now petrified to stop ordering or switch suppliers for fear of being "gotten" or basically
screwed!!!!!
i guess the old saying buyer beware is quite appropriate
ps---- this is happening in nj,,,,,,there's legislation to tax farts being discussed in our legislator
[edit on 26-5-2009 by shortywarn]