Marketplace Tech Report for Friday, September 14, 2012
Your Amazon purchase could soon cost you more. On Saturday, the online retailer will start charging sales tax to folks in California. Meaning that here in Los Angeles, a $500 TV is going to cost an extra $44. And, it's not the only state where tax-free shopping is ending.
Your Amazon purchase could soon cost you more. On Saturday, the online retailer will start charging sales tax to folks in California. Meaning that here in Los Angeles, a $500 TV is going to cost an extra $44. And, it’s not the only state where tax-free shopping is ending.
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