Yesterday Connecticut took one step closer to having an Internet Tax as Bill SB 5481 passed its first legislative hurdle. Bills like SB 5481 require Advertisers to charge customers a sales tax if they have affiliates in a certain state, in this case Connecticut.
Affiliate marketers in Connecticut are working hard to reverse the [...]
LinkShare has no “secret shopper” or “mystery shopper” program, and we never have. If you are approached about such a program, please know that it in no way involves LinkShare, and it is a not legitimate enterprise.
If you have been a victim of one of these scams then please file a complaint at the Internet [...]
We’ve launched a new page to help you keep track of the rapidly changing Internet Ad Tax law situation! Simply select the state from the drop down menu for the latest status. This is a dynamic situation and as a member of the community it’s vital you are informed on the latest developments.
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Today LinkShare’s parent company, Rakuten, announced a joint venture with Chinese search company Baidu. The two companies will work together to bring the Ichiba model to China. Ichiba is Japan’s largest Internet shopping mall with over 30,000 participating Merchants.
What does this mean for LinkShare? LinkShare is the affiliate marketing platform for Rakuten, so everywhere they [...]
The PMA has received word that an advertising tax will be proposed in Virginia. If this tax passes, they predict over 100 advertisers will terminate their affiliate programs with Virginia publishers. The PMA’s effectiveness in fighting legislation that directly harms the income of affiliates will ultimately be bolstered by readiness. Please take a few minutes [...]
