Arizona smokers hit with online sales taxes
Arizona smokers who thought they were getting a good deal by buying cigarettes online are now being served with tax bills by the state.
Sales tax task force approves recommendations
A task force assembled by Gov. Jan Brewer to simplify Arizona’s complicated sales tax system completed its work and is ready to send its recommendations to the governor.
Brick-and-mortar retailers: Amazon sales tax deal helps level playing field
Changing Hands Bookstore is set up for customers browsing its shelves in search of a good read, co-owner Gayle Shanks said.
But some of those roaming the aisles at their leisure return home to buy from online retailers that among other advantages don’t charge sales taxes for transactions.