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Release Oregon's Cascade Policy Institute supports e-Freedom Coalition plan to keep taxes off the Internet, expand access Released by Kurt T. Weber on 11/10/99 of Cascade Policy Institute |
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Information Contact: Kurt T. Weber (503) 242-0900 The Portland-based Cascade Policy Institute and more than 20 other consumer, taxpayer, and public policy organizations have endorsed a proposal that would help expand Net access and keep new tax collection schemes off the Internet. The e-Freedom Coalition proposal was unveiled this morning at a Washington, DC news conference and will be presented to the federal Advisory Commission on Electronic Commerce. Cascade president Steve Buckstein said, "The Internet is creating unprecedented job opportunities and delivering a bounty of information into the homes and offices of Oregonians. Recent proposals to levy taxes on e-commerce or Internet access will jeopardize our economic growth and hinder the spread of Net benefits to low-income individuals." The e-Freedom Coalition proposal advocates: a permanent ban on sales and use taxes that apply to online commerce; that only those companies with a physical presence in a state can be compelled to collect sales taxes; and, the removal of taxes and regulations that drive up the cost of Internet access. Complete details are available at www.e-freedom.org. "Oregon is an attractive state for e-commerce because we have no general sales tax," notes Buckstein. "We should not let government here or elsewhere stifle the budding 'e-conomy' by imposing new, or continuing old, barriers to the free flow of information and commerce." The temporary Advisory Commission on Electronic Commerce is winding down its study of Internet tax issues, and will report its findings to Congress next year. For more information on the federal panel, or to weigh in with comments, visit www.ecommercecommission.org or write comments@ecommercecommission.org. Cascade Policy Institute is an independent think tank that focuses on Oregon state and local issues. Cascade develops voluntary, market-oriented policies that strengthen Oregon's economy, support personal responsibility, and secure individual freedom. Cascade Policy Institute 813 S.W. Alder, Suite 450 Portland, OR 97205 Phone: (503) 242-0900 send mail to info@CascadePolicy.org Return to Cascade home page | |
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