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If Amazon builds and operates one of its fulfillment centers in Florida, local consumers would have to pay sales tax, ranging from 6 to 7 percent, on items bought at Amazon.com. Amazon might build a 1-million-square-foot warehouse in Ruskin in southeast Hillsborough County.Associated Press (2010)

Store owners support online sales tax

Small-business owner Melane Nelson sees it all the time. Moms come into her store looking for information on cloth diapers, baby carriers and other kids accessories. They touch and test every product, and ask about the pros and cons. Then they wave bye-bye and purchase their favorite items online for less money, a  …

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