In a year dominated by a struggling economy and tough budget decisions, a new issue has emerged as a top priority for Florida’s business community: Closing the Internet Sales Tax Loophole.
The small businesses on Main Street are the backbone of our economy, and our communities. However, unlike Florida’s hometown retailers, online-only retail giants are not required to collect and pay state sales taxes. This loophole has contributed to an unprecedented budget deficit, put Florida’s businesses at an unfair and unsustainable competitive disadvantage, and siphoned jobs out of our state.
The bottom line: A sale is a sale—whether it’s made online or on Main Street. Closing this loophole will help to create jobs, correct Florida’s budget woes, and level the playing field for the many small businesses that form the backbone of Florida’s economy.
MyMainStreetFlorida.com is a coalition of Florida businesses looking to keep jobs and investment in Florida by closing the Internet Sales Tax Loophole. We’re asking for a couple minutes of your time to:
1. Watch. Take a moment to watch this short video, featuring some of Florida’s Main Street Merchants talking about how this affects them—and you.
2. Share. Forward this “FYI” e-mail to 10 colleagues and co-workers. It’s time to raise awareness about this important issue.
3. Join. Visit us on Facebook and take a moment to “Like” this important new coalition.
4. Register. Closing the loophole means generating grassroots leadership. Sign-up to receive e-mail updates and become a resource for your colleagues on this issue.
5. Speak Out. Click here to e-mail members of the Florida Senate’s Budget Subcommittee on Finance & Tax—tell them you want to close the Internet Sales Tax Loophole, too!
Watch | Share | Join | Register | Speak Out
