Quote from abducens:
So if you buy a notebook for $700 at Staples you will have to give your ss# to them to get a 1099? How will the IRS know you are deducting it as an expense? Maybe they will have to add more forms to sched c.

i'm in PA, i know what you are talking about..taxes on the purchases for business outside of the state..it does feel like an extortionQuote from abducens:
Every 3 years PA sends out a form so you can self audit for out of state purchases along with some threats if you dont file, I usually purchase very little but always send them a check to keep them out of my hair. Its feels a little like extortion.
They got you by the balls.
Quote from abducens:
So if you buy a notebook for $700 at Staples you will have to give your ss# to them to get a 1099? How will the IRS know you are deducting it as an expense? Maybe they will have to add more forms to sched c.
...at the start of 2012 Americans will be required to submit to the IRS 1099's for all purchases in excess of $600, including both goods and services. This means that there will be (or should be) a Form 1099 produced and submitted to the federal government every time a single ounce of gold trades hands after January 1, 2012 (assuming gold stays over $600/oz).
Gold is undoubtedly a good investment solution for some investors and special situations. However, given the metal's limited functionality or practicality in modern society, its current price seems to be likely inflated. A good deal of investors would be wise to ignore the hype surrounding gold, and spend some time researching the dynamics of such its specialized market to better understand the risks involved.
Dock David Treece is a discretionary money manager with Treece Investment Advisory Corp