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States back push to collect sales tax on online commerce

May 2, 2009 /

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Large retailers and state and local officials anxious to find new sources of revenue are renewing a push for legislation to help states collect billions of dollars in sales tax from online shoppers.

Brick-and-mortar stores, from Wal-Mart to the neighborhood craft shop, say online competitors enjoy an unfair advantage because sellers on the Internet are not required to collect sales tax in states where they do not have a business presence.

By Frank Davies

Full Story: http://www.mercurynews.com/business/ci_12275109?nclick_check=1

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