Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN): What’s Its Stance?

Even if Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) does go ahead and start doing some of its own logistics, look for both UPS and FedEx to provide some subsidiary services to the company. Amazon isn’t going to be able to cut these two companies completely out of the equation. But Amazon does want to cut logistics costs. Amazon Prime costs customers only $79 per year and gives them access to free two-day shipping. It’s a great deal for people, but can add up over time for Amazon, and the company knows that.

Will the sales tax bill pass through Congress?

The Marketplace Fairness Act passed recently in the Senate and will now make its way to the House for a vote. There’s no guarantee that it will pass there, given that the Republicans control the house and they are wary of any additional taxes. But, people are continuing to buy more products online, and it is, in effect, cutting states out of funding that they need for things like education and other services.

Should the bill pass, look for changes in the way companies like Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) think about sending things to your door. Logistics aren’t the first thing that one thinks about when considering online sales tax levies, but it may have a bigger impact in the long-term than people first realize.

Daniel Cawrey has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends Amazon.com, FedEx, and United Parcel Service. The Motley Fool owns shares of Amazon.com.