To subject it to as many as 30,000 taxing jurisdictions applying different rules of taxation would be a mistake. Americans shop over the Internet for everything from furniture and clothing to automobiles and books. Purchases are based on brand names and lowest prices.
Online customers pay with credit, debit or other electronic methods of exchange.
To subject it to as many as 30,000 taxing jurisdictions applying different rules of taxation would be a mistake. The crucial issue is whether Congress is willing to help us enforce our tax laws or wants to preempt them by giving tax exemptions that distort competition as well as tax structure. The advancements in technology and software programming that gave birth to the Internet marketplace have also made it possible, quickly and easily, to calculate and keep track of the sales tax in a purchaser's local jurisdiction. To dispel any confusion or contentious arguments about sales taxes, the National League of Cities and other state and local government organizations have agreed to support uniform statewide assessments for electronic or mail-order transactions. Jeff Eisenach Senator Wyden's point is exactly right.