New Jersey begi taxing iTS downloads like CDs and armored cars

The state of New Jersey is suffering from a slight $4.5 billion debt problem. Mace tein is reporting that amidst a recent sales tax increase and a frantic se ion of checking the sofa for change, Governor Jon Corzine has expanded the list of items which can be taxed to include, amongst other things, iTunes Store purchases. This mea that all iTS downloads will be taxed at the same recently raised 7% rate of other newly taxable items such as storage ace, ta ing, health club membershi and security alarms.

Interestingly, Dr. Mace tein also reports that he'll be trying to work around the new charges by changing his virtual iTS addre to another state. C'mon Dr. M, you need to pay up for your ta ing and limousine luxuries just like everybody else.