Taxing EBay

EBay is a great place. You can find things you cannot find anywhere else. You get can things at low prices. You can sell stuff you thought nobody else would want. And the best part is it is all tax free. What you did not notice when you make a purchase that there are no sales tax added on. EBay and tax free may not go together anymore. The IRS is trying to figure out how it can tax EBay. Many EBay users say EBay is like a garage sale and they should not be taxed for it. But, what about those with EBay stores. Is it fair for someone to be able to run a business tax free just because it is on EBay? As the IRS and many state agencies try and figure out how taxes should be applied, for now EBay user can go on enjoying tax free buying and selling. Should the IRS tax EBay user, should states implement sales tax on EBay, or should the government leave EBay alone. Most EBay sellers feel the Government will find a way to tax them. Until they do, bid away, tax free.
The Marietta Times March 28, 2005 Page A5