The Hill – OVERNIGHT TECH: Senate pressed to act on Internet tax ban
At least one major tech trade group, NetChoice — representing a number of e-commerce companies — urged the Senate to resist tying the tax ban to another more controversial measure that gives more authority to states to collect taxes on online purchases from businesses without a physical presence in their boundaries. That tactic, which was unsuccessfully attempted last year, seems much more unlikely now that Republicans control the upper chamber.
“We encourage the Senate to shun the misguided tactics of 2014, where it sought to attach other bills to must-pass legislation ensuring internet tax freedom forever,” said Steve DelBianco, the executive director of NetChoice.