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It now says they have to start collecting the tax in the state by September 2012, but only if Congress fails to act on a federal online sales-tax measure.

Amazon Wins Reprieve on California Tax in Exchange For Jobs John Letzing 2011

Jerry Brown on Friday signed compromise legislation granting Amazon.com Inc. a reprieve from collecting state sales tax after the company offered the promise of thousands of jobs, a development that comes as the online retail giant takes up a broader sales-tax fight on multiple fronts.

Amazon Wins Reprieve on California Tax in Exchange For Jobs John Letzing 2011

At the same time, Whole Foods hasn't lifted the overall neighborhood's business prospects, sales-tax receipts data from the San Francisco Comptroller's Office show.

Hopes Dim for a Haight Street Lift Ian Sherr 2011

Amazon has previously dropped affiliates in Arkansas, Connecticut and Illinois after similar sales-tax collection laws were passed there.

Calif. Lawmakers Approve Amazon Tax Compromise Associated Press 2011

Meanwhile, sales-tax receipts in the second fiscal quarter of this year from businesses in a six-block stretch of Haight Street up to Whole Foods brought in $181,901.32, or 0.58% of the city's total receipts, according to the Comptroller's Office.

Hopes Dim for a Haight Street Lift Ian Sherr 2011

Mr. Simon: I think you are starting to see some momentum to change the sales-tax laws and people who built business models around that are going to need to figure out new business models.

With Sales Flabby, Wal-Mart Turns to Its Core Miguel Bustillo 2011

The Asahi poll also showed 45% of respondents support a sales-tax increase; the Yomiuri survey, 40%.

Support Slips Below Disapproval for Japan's Noda George Nishiyama 2011

A panel of Japan's ruling party reached agreement on a politically unpopular sales-tax increase, paving the way for a bill to be submitted to parliament.

What's News— 2011

In response to the Amazon sales-tax debate, Paula Pennypacker " Amazon's Sales Tax Jungle Receives Little Sympathy ," Letters, Aug. 9 finds it "unconscionable" that the pioneering U.S. company sticks to a "business model that gives it special tax treatment over brick-and-mortar competitors."

More Tax on Amazon Won't Help Customers 2011

Q: Is there any hope that Congress will extend the sales-tax deduction on our federal income tax returns for 2012 and on?

Will Sales-Tax Deduction Live On? Tom Herman 2012