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ABOUT THAT AMAZON PACKAGE TAX

September 3, 2024

A growing number of states are considering retail delivery fees to help pay for infrastructure, to help make up for diminishing returns from gas taxes. One of the big criticisms of online delivery taxes? That they end up hurting customers of more modest means.

The Negative Economic Impacts of Retail Delivery Fees

August 2024

While state governments look at retail delivery fees as a source of income, they cover only a small fraction of budget shortfalls. These fees are a form of regressive tax, so they negatively affect lower-income populations more. With higher taxes, consumers cut back on consumption, which hurts the economy, especially small local businesses.