Today’s New York Times cites a study conducted by the Institute for Policy Studies on taxes and compensation. We have reviewed the study and find it to be grossly inaccurate.

To set the record straight: eBay paid $646 million in taxes in 2010 globally, the vast majority in the U.S.

Congratulations to John Lawson, an eBay Ink Social Media Seller for being named a Small Business Influencer Champion for 2011.

Don’t forget to register for the X.commerce Developer Conference, where you’ll be able to join thousands of other developers to learn firsthand how to fully utilize the X.commerce platform opportunity, along with the full range of eBay Inc. assets and technologies.

eBay Puts New Facility in Draper, UT
eBay is investing $110 million in an expansion of its operations in Draper, UT. The project, which will receive a $38.2-million tax credit from the state, will create 2,200 jobs. The facility will complement the company’s existing facilities in Draper and its state-of-the-art data center in South Jordan. Currently, eBay employs about 1,400 in those two places. [via Newsday]

Fall is fast approaching which means the expo/summit/conference season will start up again. As a result, I’ll be hitting the road for eBay Ink starting next month and running into November.

You have until September 30, 2011 to vote and enter for a chance to win $10,000 in cash, as well as a trip to the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas.

Gold Booming on eBay
For gold sellers on eBay, the recent stock market turmoil has been a boom for business. Gold and silver sales on eBay had already been rising steadily over the past several years – so much so that eBay Inc. created a special area in May to make it easier for buyers to find sellers. Just last month eBay Ink posted an infographic that takes a close look at buying and selling trends of Gold and Silver on eBay. [via Newsday]

I’m sending all the positivity and sympathy I can to Sue’s family and friends. You have my sincerest condolences.

Goodbye Sue. You will be missed by many.

One of the great things about having a business on eBay is that you practically never have to leave the house — unless, of course, you’re still taking packages to the post office in person, work out of an office, warehouse location, or store your inventory somewhere other than in a spare room, garage, or…

eBay Plans to Open Online Fashion Outlet
eBay Inc. plans to launch eBay Fashion Outlet in the United States next month. eBay Fashion Outlet is an Online DFO (Direct Factory Outlet) where the customer has access to everyday deals on products. The service, which is currently available to consumers in Germany and in the U.K., will launch on September 19 with prices promoted as being 20 to 60 percent off retail. Most of the goods will be targeted to women between the ages of 25 and 44. [via Internet Retailer]