Amazon Associates possible closing in California...

elcappy · Jun 29, 2011

So I got this email just a couple minutes ago, sorry if it's a double post.

Hello, For well over a decade, the Amazon Associates Program has worked with thousands of California residents. Unfortunately, a potential new law that may be signed by Governor Brown compels us to terminate this program for California-based participants. It specifically imposes the collection of taxes from consumers on sales by online retailers - including but not limited to those referred by California-based marketing affiliates like you - even if those retailers have no physical presence in the state.

We oppose this bill because it is unconstitutional and counterproductive. It is supported by big-box retailers, most of which are based outside California, that seek to harm the affiliate advertising programs of their competitors. Similar legislation in other states has led to job and income losses, and little, if any, new tax revenue. We deeply regret that we must take this action.

As a result, we will terminate contracts with all California residents that are participants in the Amazon Associates Program as of the date (if any) that the California law becomes effective. We will send a follow-up notice to you confirming the termination date if the California law is enacted. In the event that the California law does not become effective before September 30, 2011, we withdraw this notice. As of the termination date, California residents will no longer receive advertising fees for sales referred to Amazon.com, Endless.com, MYHABIT.COM or SmallParts.com. Please be assured that all qualifying advertising fees earned on or before the termination date will be processed and paid in full in accordance with the regular payment schedule.

You are receiving this email because our records indicate that you are a resident of California. If you are not currently a resident of California, or if you are relocating to another state in the near future, you can manage the details of your Associates account here. And if you relocate to another state in the near future please contact us for reinstatement into the Amazon Associates Program.

To avoid confusion, we would like to clarify that this development will only impact our ability to offer the Associates Program to California residents and will not affect their ability to purchase from Amazon.com, Endless.com, MYHABIT.COM or SmallParts.com.

We have enjoyed working with you and other California-based participants in the Amazon Associates Program and, if this situation is rectified, would very much welcome the opportunity to re-open our Associates Program to California residents. We are also working on alternative ways to help California residents monetize their websites and we will be sure to contact you when these become available.

Regards,
The Amazon Associates Team
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BorisTipsIt · Jun 29, 2011

Just got mine as well. Nice. I'm moving to Bali. I wish.

Gov Brown hasn't signed it yet. Said wouldn't pass new taxes without giving voters a chance to vote on them. Hopefully he will stick to it. Yeah, not holding my breath on that.

Nakota757 · Jun 29, 2011

Yep, I just got the same thing. I don't understand how a new tax on online sales in California would affect the associates program.

What about this tax makes the associates program worse for Amazon?

elcappy · Jun 29, 2011

BorisTipsIt said: ↑

Just got mine as well. Nice. I'm moving to Bali. I wish.

Gov Brown hasn't signed it yet. Said wouldn't pass new taxes without giving voters a chance to vote on them. Hopefully he will stick to it. Yeah, not holding my breath on that.
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I know right. Well it's just a matter of time til we find out the result.

BHopkins · Jun 29, 2011

Just got my letter as well...Anyone want to buy some sites earning through amazon? I've got a site doing about $500 monthly with no work.

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