Lucky 13: Streamlined Sales Tax Set for October 1
On Saturday, October 1, the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement (SSUTA), which makes it easier for online and other retailers that do business in multiple states to calculate, collect, and remit existing use tax, will become effective in 13 states: Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Carolina, Oklahoma, North Dakota, South Dakota, and West Virginia. Currently, there are five states that plan to implement SSUTA within the next two years: Arkansas, Ohio, Tennessee, Utah, and Wyoming.
This week, Book Sense and The History Channel present the Autumn 2005 Top Ten Picks About Luminaries in Science, Art, and Politics. The list is based on the nominations of independent booksellers nationwide and is the sixth time Book Sense has compiled a list in association with The History Channel.