Senate Passes Wyoming Republican's Bill Letting States Tax Online Sales
The U.S. Senate sided with traditional retailers and financially strapped state and local governments Monday by passing a bill sponsored by Sen. Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., that would widely subject online shopping — for many, a largely tax-free frontier — to state sales taxes.
The Senate passed the bill by a vote of 69 to 27, receiving support from Republicans and Democrats alike. But opposition from some conservatives who view it as a tax increase will make it a tougher sell in the House. President Barack Obama has conveyed his support for the measure. Read More
The U.S. Senate sided with traditional retailers and financially strapped state and local governments Monday by passing a bill sponsored by Sen. Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., that would widely subject online shopping — for many, a largely tax-free frontier — to state sales taxes.
The Senate passed the bill by a vote of 69 to 27, receiving support from Republicans and Democrats alike. But opposition from some conservatives who view it as a tax increase will make it a tougher sell in the House. President Barack Obama has conveyed his support for the measure. Read More
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