Video Games Taxed in New Mexico

"A video game tax has been proposed in New Mexico, that says video games purchased in the state may become subject to an additional tax like cigarettes and alcohol. The tax has been proposed by the Sierra Club of New Mexico who believe that video games should be taxed in order to fund a government campaign to promote outdoor education among kids."

So if you know anyone in New Mexico state please visit http://www.videogamevoters.org/takeaction/newmexico/f2f/?lk=5443837-5443837-0-30721-oYfvDlae1VwHTj-fAhclu6ltYYf-AWhG to spread the word.

Can you avoid the tax by ordering online?thebrantmeister

yea, the bill is pretty stupid. it can be bypassed by online orders or digital downloads, thus lowering retail game sales in NM. If anything this bill will hurt retailers such as Gamestop, Best buy, or local Shops. Console games are already $59.99 (not including basic state tax, ratio per dollar %) adding an addition tax could push prices to around $70USD. Who the Hell buys $70 video games in the US?????

At that price, for the average console game collection, PC gaming is more economical now. the cost for parts and upgrades every 2 years (Mid range comp.) with games ($50 or less) is almost equal if not cheaper than the console+game collection itself.

If the bill is Passed, bypass the system. If it isnt then consider yourself lucky when a more "youthful" pass time is actually protected by the senate. If they don't pass it, it will probably be because of market/economic reasons. I doubt they won't pass the bill out of the goodness of their hearts for we fellow gamers (In the hundred millions worldwide).

not as a New Mexico resident. If you do, they (state gov) will find you and make you pay the tax. They did that in Alaska for smokers who bought cigs online cheaper. How much the tax will be who knows, but remember that's on top of sales tax so it would drive a 50 bucks game close to 60 and a 60 close to 70.

to fund a government campaign to promote outdoor education among kids.

Pfft. Like that actually makes a difference. Kids don't even bother following the drinking age so what makes the gov't think that this promotion of outdoor education is going to work?