New Congress, old issues. On the first day of the new session of Congress, three senators, John McCain (R-AZ),  John Sununu (R-NH) and Ron Wyden (D-OR), proposed permanently banning a trio of internet-related taxes:
—online access.
—sales taxes on online purchases by more than one state.
—taxes on products or services delivered over the Internet that would not be taxed in a store or on the street.
The taxes are part of the Internet Tax Freedom Act, first passed in 1998 and extended in 2004. The act expires this coming November. Broadcasting & Cable reported that the proposed ban would also make it easier for cable providers seeking to boost their broadband presence.
Related:
—Taxing Downloads: 15 U.S. States Now Do It