Internet Tax

The issue of an Internet sales tax has been at the topic of much debate over the past few years. The issue is a complicated one and the budget crises' facing many states has made it a crucial one. The purpose of this discussion is to examine Internet tax legislation. We will begin by exploring the current status of Texas legislation regarding internet Taxation. We will also investigate the Federal Law regarding Internet taxation. Our research will also discuss the National Governors Association's model legislation to streamline and simplify state taxation. Additionally, we will explore the jurisdiction requirements that allow states to impose sales taxes and the case law that affects states' ability to tax Internet sales.

Texas Legislation

In 1999 Texas legislation proposed that the state would join the streamlined sales tax project. In recent years the legislation has adopted the practices of the streamlined sales tax...
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