eBay & Amazon Tussle Over Online Sales Tax – Again

The 7th Annual State of the Net Conference commenced today featuring leading Internet policy gurus and discussion panels focusing on privacy/security issues, telecommunications regulation and similar topics. One episode of head-butting occurred between representatives of eBay and Amazon over the …

The Nightmare of Sales Tax for Everyone

This story has been updated with information about the tax exclusion limit set by Senate bill 1832. NEW YORK (MainStreet) -- An Internet sales tax has long been a hot-button issue in Congress and industry. But as more businesses embrace e-commerce to sell their goods, states struggle to bring in revenue in a struggling economy and political candidates talk tax reform, it's a button that keeps ...

HMRC sets 'new technology' on builders, electricians and eBay sellers in latest tax crackdown

The boom in party direct home sales, where Jamie Oliver and Pampered Chef parties have grown rapidly, has attracted the attention of the taxman.

Lawmakers weigh bills to create online sales tax

Florida lawmakers took the first step toward requiring online retailers to collect sales tax on items bought over the Internet.

Online sales tax bills weighed: Lawmakers take first step in making online-only retailers collect sales tax

TALLAHASSEE -- It’s a question that tests the Florida Legislature’s aversion to new taxes and its pro-business bona fides: Should state law require online retailers to pay sales taxes?