Republicans’ Online Sales Tax Principles Satisfy Both Sides

Advocates and opponents of letting states require out-of-state retailers to collect sales taxes praised a set of principles from House Republicans. Representative Bob Goodlatte, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, yesterday released seven principles that will guide his approach to the issue. He wants legislation to be simple so that an exemption for small businesses is unnecessary and wants a measure to include a way for retailers to protest tax rules set by states where they don't have operations.