Legislation that would allow U.S. states to collect sales tax from online sellers is good for consumers, because it would help them pay the taxes they already... full story ![]()
Legislation giving states the power to compel retailers outside their borders to collect online sales tax is a touchy subject for Internet merchants and consumers alike. Tax applies now, but consumers are supposed to self-report. Most don’t despite the fact that sales and use tax applies in 45 states and DC.
forbes.com (1 month ago)

Charlie SpieringEbay President and CEO John Donahoe is not happy with Amazon.com for supporting the online sales tax. In an email to eBay users, Donahoe asked them to contact their member of congress to oppose the online sales tax, citing Amazon.com’s support of the tax as threat to eBay customers. “Amazon is advocating for this legislation too, while at the same time they...
washingtonexaminer.com (27 days ago)
Morning Business Memo… Consumers in many states may soon have to kiss goodbye to tax-free online shopping. By a large bi-partisan majority the Senate voted for an amendment to the budget bill, which would require all retailers to collect and report sales tax. The House...
abcnews.com (2 months ago)
Congress is considering legislation that would give states the ability to require out-of-state retailers to collect sales taxes. If the measure passes, consumers would lose a loophole that has resulted in years of tax-free online shopping.
foxnews.com (15 days ago)
Congress is considering legislation that would give states the ability to require out-of-state retailers to collect sales taxes. If the measure passes, consumers would lose a loophole that has resulted in years of tax-free online shopping. Out-of-state merchants would have to collect statewide sales taxes on Internet, mail-order and other purchases _ as well as any county...
philly.com (16 days ago)
Congress is considering legislation that would give states the ability to require out-of-state retailers to collect sales taxes. If the measure passes, consumers would lose a loophole that has resulted in years of tax-free online shopping. Out-of-state merchants would have to collect statewide sales taxes on Internet, mail-order and other purchases - as well as any county...
miamiherald.com (16 days ago)
NEW YORK (AP) -- Congress is considering legislation that would give states the ability to require out-of-state retailers to collect sales taxes. If the measure passes, consumers would lose a loophole that has resulted in years of tax-free online shopping. Out-of-state merchants would have to collect statewide sales taxes on Internet, mail-order and other purchases - as well...
ap.org (16 days ago)
Online retailers pitted against online retailers? Republicans and Democrats coming together on tax changes? In what has become an unusual political dispute, legislation to allow state and local governments to collect sales tax on online transactions has rearranged some of the traditional battle lines in Washington. Called the Martketplace Fairness Act, the bill has found...
washingtonpost.com (23 days ago)

In a move that will leave many bristling, the Senate has approved of a plan for states to collect sales tax on online purchases.
pennlive.com (16 days ago)
Filed under: Amazon.com, Retail, Sales Tax, SpendingJoe Klamar, AFP / Getty Images On Friday the Senate passed a nonbinding resolution in support of the Marketplace Fairness Act, a bipartisan bill that would empower states to tax consumers for online purchases. While the vote was symbolic, it suggests that more consumers will soon find themselves paying sales tax when they...
dailyfinance.com (1 month and 27 days ago)
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