On the opposing side, a group led by Utah Governor Michael Leavitt and including several US state and local government officials wants to give states the right to tax ecommerce transactions. They argue that state and local governments are losing tax revenue. However, the proposal failed to achieve the needed so-called super majority. In the light of the failed negotiations, both sides have begun efforts to lobby lawmakers. Anti-tax group Citizens for a Sound Economy has posted a petition encouraging Congress not to enact internet taxes and the body aims to gather one million signatures.
Retailers oppose any new taxes on the internet.
All retailers are asking for is tax equity, where the same product is taxed the same regardless of how it is ordered or delivered.