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Tax

Apr. 16, 2011

Online Sales Tax Collection Debated

Three controversial bills before the California Legislature that would force out-of-state Internet companies to collect use taxes hinges on one main legal question.


By Emily Green


Daily Journal Staff Writer


SACRAMENTO - Two controversial bills before the California Legislature that would force out-of-state, online retailers to collect use taxes is shaping up as a fight between big box stores and powerful Web-based businesses like Amazon.com.


The bills, similar versions of which were introduced last year only to die before receiving a full vote or to be vetoed by the governor, have better prospects...

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