Legal Question in International Law in California

Re: what law to follow

Although the Internet is a global concern, at this time there is, so to speak, no or very little "Internet laws" mainly because of jurisdiction and enforcement but as far as the US is concerned,your problem may be cover in Title 26, starting Sec. 954 of the US Codes, aka "IRS Code" which govern "tax on Income from sources within or without the United States". As a general principle, a US citizen, or a resident, is taxed on all income from whatever sources derived at home or abroad whereas a non-resident alien will be taxed usually only on income from US sources. It is again a matter of jurisdiction and enforcement.

I hope this will help you; anything further will require extensive research.

Re: what law to follow

Anne,

You need to provide more information before an attorney can advise you. For example, depending on the country you live in or pass data through and the nature of the data, you may need to comply with the European Union Data Protection Act or similar laws.

Your U.S. tax responsibilities will depend on the type of business you operate, where your customers live, and other factors. And whether or not you need a seller's permit depends on the nature of the business.

You need to consult a law firm which has expertise in internet, intellectual property and tax law.

D. Alexander Floum is an experienced attorney and a law school professor.

The Schinner Law Group is a full-service law firm, providing assistance in business, corporate, tax, litigation, contracts, internet, intellectual property and related areas of law.

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