- Movie night has shifted from theaters to home streaming
- Streaming services allow content viewing without downloads
- Video streaming market valued over $670 billion, growing 20% annually
- Over a third of TV usage is streaming, with 1.8 billion subscriptions
- Netflix has over 200 million subscribers; Disney+ and Hulu are major players
- Users spend $69 to $125 monthly on cable or streaming services
- Streaming services are digital products, affecting sales tax definitions
- Sales tax varies by state, based on delivery method and product type
- Digital products are taxable in several states, including Alabama and Ohio
- Streaming services are taxed in states like Arizona and Indiana
- Some states tax both digital products and streaming services
- States adjust sales tax rules to capture revenue from streaming
- Economic nexus thresholds vary by state, affecting tax obligations
- Streaming services face ongoing legal challenges regarding taxation
Source: taxconnex.com
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