Joe Knows
07-19-2007, 05:40 PM
Quick question. Is Obama breaking the law? Here is an article that states that Obama merchandise sales are being counted as campaign donations.
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/07/17/us/politics/17obama.html?ei=5090&en=580de5f1c54fcc00&ex=1342324800&partner=rssuserland&emc=rss&pagewanted=all
In my state the Republican Party used to sell Republican Items at fundraising events. It became a hassle for the amount of money raised because we were told by the state to apply for a tax number,do monthly reporting, and collect sales tax. A political campaign is not a non profit group. If they sell political knickknacks a campaign should pay the sales tax. While most candidates authorize a private company to sell, Obama's campaign sells direct. By selling the items direct, I would imagine that Obama comes under the sales tax rules in quite a few states. I do not think he has paid any sales tax.
I guess I will email Hillary and see what she says.:) :)
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/07/17/us/politics/17obama.html?ei=5090&en=580de5f1c54fcc00&ex=1342324800&partner=rssuserland&emc=rss&pagewanted=all
In my state the Republican Party used to sell Republican Items at fundraising events. It became a hassle for the amount of money raised because we were told by the state to apply for a tax number,do monthly reporting, and collect sales tax. A political campaign is not a non profit group. If they sell political knickknacks a campaign should pay the sales tax. While most candidates authorize a private company to sell, Obama's campaign sells direct. By selling the items direct, I would imagine that Obama comes under the sales tax rules in quite a few states. I do not think he has paid any sales tax.
I guess I will email Hillary and see what she says.:) :)