Telecommuting Income Tax > No taxation with out representation

No taxation with out representation

I think it would make more sense if traditional commuters paid tax in all states they travel through to get to work. Why target telecommuters, who don't use any transportation resources?

reply to navalpatel

reply to navalpatel
This is the same "tax thinking and regulation" that is in place, for example, for professional athletes. For "normal folks," how much time do you need to spend in a state? If you spend 14 working or "duty" days in New York State in the course of a year, you're in the clear. Work in the state for more than 15 days, and the state could require you to file a return.

Some discussion can be found here - - -

Telecommuters, Beware of New York
Could you be hit by the 'jock tax'?
Fighting for fair telework tax - New York State's practice spurs draft federal legislation



I'd introduce myself, but I already know who I am.

reply to Steve
The rights under the Constitution are guaranteed to US Citizens which foreigners more than likely don't hold (unless naturalized). Felons are generally exempt from various protections under the constitution.

Edit: I do believe some felons can vote and that also they don't pay taxes. Lucky bastards.

Also, I just read the comment I made above and didn't mean it the way that it sounds. I guess I meant that since he is a Citizen, he has the right to be represented in New York. Unless New York is allowing him to vote for a representative to cordially vote for/against taxes or decreases/increases, what makes them think that they are allowed to tax him. Non-citizens are a different breed because they have to undergo naturalization in order to gain the rights under the Constitution.

Furthermore, since he can not lay his claims to a particular district for which he would vote for a representative, it is unlikely that the state would allow him to vote.

I was referring to extended rights such as voting.