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Title: Pay the Government with Bitcoin? Post by: jerfelix on March 28, 2013, 10:46:07 AM Pay the Government with Bitcoin? Leading Municipal Software company announces support for Bitcoin
Press Release: http://www2.egovlink.com/press-release-bitcoin.cfm Reddit Discussion: http://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/1b63xq/pay_the_government_with_bitcoin_leading_municipal/ Thought you guys might like to know this. We decided to integrate Bitcoin payments into our E-Gov Suite of products, so that citizens can pay for municipal services with Bitcoin. This means that our customers - cities, towns, and villages across the US - will be able to accept Bitcoins for payments of services like permits, utilities, class or event registration, shelter reservations, or even parking tickets. We just use our favorite Bitcoin Payment processor to handle the transaction and the conversion to Dollars. Thought you guys would want to know. I think that government entities accepting Bitcoin will continue the momentum for Bitcoin! I bet you can't wait to pay a parking ticket with Bitcoin! Title: Re: Pay the Government with Bitcoin? Post by: the founder on March 28, 2013, 10:49:32 AM I save bitcoins, I will spend them to buy cheeseburgers, I will use them to buy computers, ipads, iphones, whatever.
But hell no am I giving Uncle Sam something that increases in value. He get's dollars. Title: Re: Pay the Government with Bitcoin? Post by: jerfelix on March 28, 2013, 11:16:19 AM I save bitcoins, I will spend them to buy cheeseburgers, I will use them to buy computers, ipads, iphones, whatever. Well, I went out on a limb and recommended to my boss that we integrate Bitcoin into our payment process. Please don't tell me I made a huge mistake!But hell no am I giving Uncle Sam something that increases in value. He get's dollars. And this isn't really Uncle Sam - it's his kids: Cities, Towns, Townships, Villages across the US. Title: Re: Pay the Government with Bitcoin? Post by: the founder on March 28, 2013, 12:02:17 PM I save bitcoins, I will spend them to buy cheeseburgers, I will use them to buy computers, ipads, iphones, whatever. Well, I went out on a limb and recommended to my boss that we integrate Bitcoin into our payment process. Please don't tell me I made a huge mistake!But hell no am I giving Uncle Sam something that increases in value. He get's dollars. And this isn't really Uncle Sam - it's his kids: Cities, Towns, Townships, Villages across the US. man I am just kidding, good idea! Title: Re: Pay the Government with Bitcoin? Post by: ShadowOfHarbringer on March 28, 2013, 12:06:31 PM Pay the Government with Bitcoin? Leading Municipal Software company announces support for Bitcoin Press Release: http://www2.egovlink.com/press-release-bitcoin.cfm Reddit Discussion: http://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/1b63xq/pay_the_government_with_bitcoin_leading_municipal/ Thought you guys might like to know this. We decided to integrate Bitcoin payments into our E-Gov Suite of products, so that citizens can pay for municipal services with Bitcoin. Get the government to accept Bitcoin by paying them in Bitcoin... Quite a devious plan. But it might just work. http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GWrFSTVSBUM/TXaY3-z6UqI/AAAAAAAAAQk/P1ftM5FMzCo/s1600/exquisite.jpg Title: Re: Pay the Government with Bitcoin? Post by: matt608 on March 28, 2013, 12:18:32 PM This is massive news! Really good news for bitcoin. nice work! :)
Title: Re: Pay the Government with Bitcoin? Post by: kjj on March 28, 2013, 01:19:40 PM Pay the Government with Bitcoin? Leading Municipal Software company announces support for Bitcoin Press Release: http://www2.egovlink.com/press-release-bitcoin.cfm Reddit Discussion: http://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/1b63xq/pay_the_government_with_bitcoin_leading_municipal/ Sweet! Now time to start calling Offical Payments (https://www.officialpayments.com/) and bugging them about accepting bitcoins too. I would love the "can't pay your taxes with bitcoins" line to die a quick and horrible death. Title: Re: Pay the Government with Bitcoin? Post by: justusranvier on March 28, 2013, 01:21:40 PM Perfect.
The best protection Bitcoin has against being attacked by large criminal syndicates is to convert them to users instead. Title: Re: Pay the Government with Bitcoin? Post by: Sword Smith on March 28, 2013, 01:30:49 PM I save bitcoins, I will spend them to buy cheeseburgers, I will use them to buy computers, ipads, iphones, whatever. tip: 10mBTC for being hilarious!But hell no am I giving Uncle Sam something that increases in value. He get's dollars. Title: Re: Pay the Government with Bitcoin? Post by: the founder on March 28, 2013, 01:33:33 PM I save bitcoins, I will spend them to buy cheeseburgers, I will use them to buy computers, ipads, iphones, whatever. tip: 5mBTC for being hilarious!But hell no am I giving Uncle Sam something that increases in value. He get's dollars. Seriously did you tip me? I didn't see it that's why I wanted to make sure you got the right address: 1HByHZQ44LUCxxpnqtXDuJVmrSdrGK6Q2f EDIT: You rock! I got it! Title: Re: Pay the Government with Bitcoin? Post by: Sword Smith on March 28, 2013, 01:45:27 PM If Jerfelex is responsible for this, I think he would deserve a little tip as well...
Title: Re: Pay the Government with Bitcoin? Post by: Sword Smith on March 28, 2013, 01:46:40 PM I save bitcoins, I will spend them to buy cheeseburgers, I will use them to buy computers, ipads, iphones, whatever. tip: 10mBTC for being hilarious!But hell no am I giving Uncle Sam something that increases in value. He get's dollars. Seriously did you tip me? I didn't see it that's why I wanted to make sure you got the right address: 1HByHZQ44LUCxxpnqtXDuJVmrSdrGK6Q2f EDIT: You rock! I got it! Title: Re: Pay the Government with Bitcoin? Post by: 13Charlie on March 28, 2013, 01:56:19 PM I save bitcoins, I will spend them to buy cheeseburgers, I bought a few burgers and drinks with Bitcoins last night (actually half a Bitcoin) at Whisky Dick's in OrlandoNow time to start calling Offical Payments (https://www.officialpayments.com/) and bugging them about accepting bitcoins too. I would love the "can't pay your taxes with bitcoins" line to die a quick and horrible death. +1Title: Re: Pay the Government with Bitcoin? Post by: Bitobsessed on March 28, 2013, 02:31:46 PM I save bitcoins, I will spend them to buy cheeseburgers, I will use them to buy computers, ipads, iphones, whatever. tip: 10mBTC for being hilarious!But hell no am I giving Uncle Sam something that increases in value. He get's dollars. Seriously did you tip me? I didn't see it that's why I wanted to make sure you got the right address: 1HByHZQ44LUCxxpnqtXDuJVmrSdrGK6Q2f EDIT: You rock! I got it! If you don't understand the power of Bitcoin yet, this is it. Very cool Sword Smith! Title: Re: Pay the Government with Bitcoin? Post by: 13Charlie on March 28, 2013, 02:39:03 PM I save bitcoins, I will spend them to buy cheeseburgers, I will use them to buy computers, ipads, iphones, whatever. tip: 10mBTC for being hilarious!But hell no am I giving Uncle Sam something that increases in value. He get's dollars. Seriously did you tip me? I didn't see it that's why I wanted to make sure you got the right address: 1HByHZQ44LUCxxpnqtXDuJVmrSdrGK6Q2f EDIT: You rock! I got it! If you don't understand the power of Bitcoin yet, this is it. Very cool Sword Smith! Title: Re: Pay the Government with Bitcoin? Post by: Sword Smith on March 28, 2013, 03:10:28 PM I save bitcoins, I will spend them to buy cheeseburgers, I will use them to buy computers, ipads, iphones, whatever. tip: 10mBTC for being hilarious!But hell no am I giving Uncle Sam something that increases in value. He get's dollars. Seriously did you tip me? I didn't see it that's why I wanted to make sure you got the right address: 1HByHZQ44LUCxxpnqtXDuJVmrSdrGK6Q2f EDIT: You rock! I got it! If you don't understand the power of Bitcoin yet, this is it. Very cool Sword Smith! Title: Re: Pay the Government with Bitcoin? Post by: Zangelbert Bingledack on March 28, 2013, 04:39:42 PM Pay the Government with Bitcoin? Leading Municipal Software company announces support for Bitcoin Press Release: http://www2.egovlink.com/press-release-bitcoin.cfm Reddit Discussion: http://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/1b63xq/pay_the_government_with_bitcoin_leading_municipal/ Sweet! Now time to start calling Offical Payments (https://www.officialpayments.com/) and bugging them about accepting bitcoins too. I would love the "can't pay your taxes with bitcoins" line to die a quick and horrible death. Any template for contacting them? Should we mention the E-gov announcement? https://www.officialpayments.com/hp_contact.jsp?JSESSIONID=LyM2RJyGklhmpGD!1375839496!-1474827887 (https://www.officialpayments.com/hp_contact.jsp?JSESSIONID=LyM2RJyGklhmpGD!1375839496!-1474827887) Title: Re: Pay the Government with Bitcoin? Post by: 13Charlie on March 28, 2013, 05:12:08 PM https://www.officialpayments.com/hp_contact.jsp?JSESSIONID=LyM2RJyGklhmpGD!1375839496!-1474827887 (https://www.officialpayments.com/hp_contact.jsp?JSESSIONID=LyM2RJyGklhmpGD!1375839496!-1474827887) E-mail sent! Title: Re: Pay the Government with Bitcoin? Post by: paraipan on March 28, 2013, 05:22:47 PM Pay the Government with Bitcoin? Leading Municipal Software company announces support for Bitcoin Press Release: http://www2.egovlink.com/press-release-bitcoin.cfm Reddit Discussion: http://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/1b63xq/pay_the_government_with_bitcoin_leading_municipal/ Thought you guys might like to know this. We decided to integrate Bitcoin payments into our E-Gov Suite of products, so that citizens can pay for municipal services with Bitcoin. Get the government to accept Bitcoin by paying them in Bitcoin... Quite a devious plan. But it might just work. http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GWrFSTVSBUM/TXaY3-z6UqI/AAAAAAAAAQk/P1ftM5FMzCo/s1600/exquisite.jpg +1 Awesome! Title: Re: Pay the Government with Bitcoin? Post by: amincd on March 28, 2013, 06:23:30 PM This is a really great piece of news. I would definitely pay government fees with bitcoin if I had the option.
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