Sales Tax Initiative: Articles of Interest Senate Tables E-Fairness; Supporters Say Work Will Continue November 20, 2001 On November 15 the U.S. Senate approved legislation that provides for a two-year moratorium prohibiting any new Internet taxes. The legislation included no e-fairness provisions, but supporters of a level playing field for Main Street retailers said the issue was not dead. ABA Calls on Governors to Stand Up for E-Fairness October 25, 2001 ABA has written the nation�s governors urging them to equitably enforce all existing sales tax regulations in their states. Congress Fails to Extend Internet Tax Ban October 18, 2001 Congress has failed to find common ground on the question of e-fairness, as legislators were unable to pass a bill that would extend the current moratorium on Internet access taxes and any new taxes on Internet commerce. Senate Appears Likely to Approve Net-Tax Ban With No E-Fairness Provisions October 04, 2001 The legislative endgame regarding efforts to reach a compromise on the question of sales tax collection on e-commerce has begun, and, at press time, it appeared likely that a moratorium on new Internet taxes would pass without provisions aimed at leveling the playing field for bricks-and-mortar retailers. Governors Show Support for Equitable E-Taxing August 23, 2001 The governors of 42 states have sent a letter to all members of the U.S. Congress urging that legislation extending the moratorium on taxing Internet access include a provision that allows states to simplify the existing sales tax system to permit the taxation of sales made online. House Subcommittee Passes the E-Fairness Buck August 09, 2001 An Internet tax bill has finally made it out of committee in Washington, DC, but it was not the bill that proponents of e-fairness were hoping for. Congressman Calls for E-Fairness July 19, 2001 With a key moratorium on new Internet taxes set to expire in October, discussion continued in a U.S. House of Representatives subcommittee last week regarding sales tax and Internet commerce. Borders.com May Soon Be Required to Collect California Sales Tax July 12, 2001 Following the latest meeting of the California Board of Equalization, it looks very likely that Borders.com will be required to collect sales tax in California. 2001 Sales Tax Action Kit: ABA Letter to Congressional Leadership June 30, 2001 ABA is urging booksellers to adapt this letter to send to their senators and representatives in Congress. 2001 Sales Tax Action Kit: Sample Letter to the Governor June 29, 2001 Next articles Find more articles about this topic on news.BookWeb.orgs.