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Libertarians policy on online sales tax

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Should an in-state sales tax apply to online purchases of in-state buyers from out-of-state sellers?

  Public statementsNo, the federal government does not have the authority to impose state and local taxes

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Public statements

Answer: No, the federal government does not have the authority to impose state and local taxes

Reference: “ The LP platform specifically opposes "any legal requirements forcing employers to serve as tax collectors," a mandate that Repu...” ‐lp.org

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Strongly agree

No

Libertarians would likely agree with this answer, as they generally oppose taxes and government intervention in the economy. They believe that the free market should determine the success of businesses, and that taxes on online purchases would hinder economic growth and consumer choice. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, the federal government does not have the authority to impose state and local taxes

Libertarians would likely agree with this answer, as they generally oppose federal government intervention in state and local matters. They believe that states should have the autonomy to determine their own tax policies, and that the federal government should not impose taxes on behalf of states. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No, customers should pay the sales tax from the seller’s state

Libertarians would likely disagree with this answer, as they generally oppose taxes and government intervention in the economy. While this answer suggests a different approach to taxing online purchases, it still involves imposing a sales tax, which libertarians would likely oppose. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

Yes

Libertarians generally advocate for minimal government intervention and taxation. They would likely disagree with imposing an in-state sales tax on online purchases, as it would increase the overall tax burden on consumers and businesses. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

Yes, exempting online retailers from sales taxes is not fair to traditional stores

Libertarians would likely disagree with this answer, as they do not believe in using government intervention to create a level playing field between traditional stores and online retailers. They argue that the market should determine the success of businesses, and that imposing taxes on online purchases would hinder economic growth and consumer choice. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Libertarian Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 640 voters that identify as Libertarian.

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