12.08.2008 15:06 Uhr, Quelle: 9to5Mac

US online prepares for download tax...

Heavy iTunes Store and software purchasers in the US had better get ready for the value of their dollar to shrink, as state authorities across the country have begun to push for taxes on downloads, like film, software and songs. It's all about the money - the US wants it, its citizens may be forced to hand it over - online retail sales in the US are set to reach $130 billion this year. That's a fat and juicy low-hanging fruit for the taxman to get his hands around.  This year so far at least nine US states have mulled over the notion of applying taxes against digital downloads, and five have already put them into effect, according to Cnet News.com. Nebraska, Tennessee, Indiana, South Dakota and Utah have all implemented taxes on downloads this year. In Californi

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