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		fcjqbuvjxpxml on Jan 13, 2009 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: New York court dismisses Amazon's objections to pa... So are affiliates different from advertising? If I print an ad in a newspaper and include a coupon is that a presence in the state? I hope new York isn't home to any publishing or advertising companies - this could be really bad news for them.

steveplace on Jan 13, 2009 [–]

If an affiliate claims residency (as a individual or business) in NY and AMZN gives them money, then there's NY taxes involved.

vaksel on Jan 13, 2009 | [–]

yeah but they are the responsibility of the affiliate

steveplace on Jan 13, 2009 | | [–]

hence the controversy

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