In truth, Illinois is in dire financial straits - perhaps the worst in the nation. But taxing internet sales is not going to bring in much revenue since companies like Amazon who authorize sales associates are closing up shop in the Land of Lincoln. From the blog Points and Figures: Unfortunately, the people of Illinois voted for this crap. Governor Pat Quinn is trying to get through an increase in state income taxes. However, that's too transparent. So, now he is moving to confiscate 6.25% from each and every internet purchase you make. From the Internet Retailer: "Illinois would levy taxes on Internet purchases under a plan that won final General Assembly approval today with an 88-29-0 vote in the state House. The law would make Illinois the latest state to try to squeeze revenue from online retail purchases, though other states have faced court challenges and the threat of lawsuits after trying to collect taxes from web sales. And some online retailers have simply cut...(Read Full Post)