by Jane Richey | May 8, 2013 | Constitutionally Limited Goverment, Free Markets
The Senate passed the Marketplace Fairness Act by a 69-27 vote on Monday, bringing us one step closer to state taxes on Internet commerce. The House has its own version of the bill, so there’s a pretty good chance it will reach the President’s desk, and of course you...
by Jane Richey | Apr 25, 2013 | Free Markets, Politics
You don’t see this very often: a majority of Senate Republicans voting to make people who buy stuff on the Internet pay state and local sales taxes. Anti-tax guru Grover Norquist isn’t happy about it and the conservative Heritage Foundation is questioning...
by Jane Richey | Apr 19, 2013 | Constitutionally Limited Goverment, Free Markets
Under current law, retailers are required to collect sales taxes only in states where they have a physical presence. But Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) is pushing for a vote on a new Internet sales tax that would hit all online businesses—no matter where...
by Jane Richey | Aug 6, 2012 | Fiscal Responsibility, Politics
Sales tax holidays are gimmicks used by the government for political gain and to distract from real tax reform, according to the Tax Foundation. A total of 17 states have held or will be holding sale tax holidays in 2012, which is 2 states fewer than the peak of 19 in...