Amazon has been lobbying heavily for an internet sales tax in the United States. The tax Was supposed “hurt” big companies like Amazon, Wal-Mart, and other large internet sales companies, but instead it hurts the small business. It puts a much higher burden on the little companies who can’t afford to have thousands of accountants on the payroll. It would help the larger companies stay on top and nearly eliminate any prospect of a small business moving up in to one of the top spots, and becoming a major player in the market.

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