Tax Forms and the Internet

Taxation time is fast approaching in the US. Here in Australia it is only another 3 months off until June 30th, "T-Day"! But it has got me thinking.

I wonder how much longer we Internet workers will have before we will all have to fill in a US W8 form to join any affiliate programme based in the US? And the Australian Govt under John Howard won't be far behind.

The reach of the Taxman from whatever country is long and strong!