Hawaii Governor Linda Lingle has vetoed a bill that would have required online retailers such as Amazon.com and Overstock.com to collect and pay sales tax on their affiliate programs within the state.
Earlier this week both Amazon and Overstock had notified affiliates in the state that they would be ending their programs there due to the new tax requirements.
Amazon Ends Affiliate Program In Hawaii
Amazon.com is continuing with its policy to abandon its affiliates program in any state that even considers legislation that would force the online retailer to collect and pay sales tax.
Hawaii to Decide if a Blogger is a Journalist
There’s an interesting case, going on in Hawaii, that could have far reaching ramifications for bloggers.