The U.S. House of Representatives is considering a bill that would allow the collection of taxes from online sales.
The bill, which already passed through the Senate, pits stores like Walmart and Best Buy against online retailers like Amazon and eBay.
Doctor Scott Rickard, the Director for the Center of Applied Economic Research at MSU-Billings, said he believes with the amount of money being spent online, it's only a matter of time before some form of online sales tax is passed to help generate more revenue for state governments.
"For a number of years, the internet was not as big of a player. Now it's latest reading $228 Billion in internet sales, in retails sales. So that's a very big hunk of change that's out there," said Rickard.
Montana's Congressional Delegation, the State's Chamber of Commerce, and the Attorney General's office in conjunction with Oregon and Alaska, states that also don't have a state sales tax, have urged the House to not pass the bill.
Saturday, July 26 2014 12:50 AM EDT2014-07-26 04:50:24 GMT
Carmen Gonzalez is thankful for the Missing in America Project.
MIAP claims unclaimed, cremated veteran remains and gives them their proper burial. Gonzalez
lost two brothers while they were serving as marines. She said to see veterans honor their fallen brothers brings joy to her heart and tears to her eyes.
Carmen Gonzalez is thankful for the Missing in America Project.
MIAP claims unclaimed, cremated veteran remains and gives them their proper burial. Gonzalez
lost two brothers while they were serving as marines. She said to see veterans honor their fallen brothers brings joy to her heart and tears to her eyes.
Friday, July 25 2014 1:19 AM EDT2014-07-25 05:19:23 GMT
Packed in a local restaurant dining room, property owners along Joyce St., in the Heights, gave the city the green light on drawing up plans to improve their street.Over two dozen Joyce St. property owners showed up. At the end of the meeting, it was suggested a hand raising vote be held to let the city know property owners were serious about the road improvement plans.David Mumford, City of Billings Public Works Director, said in September, there will be a final meeting to get the necessary ...
Packed in a local restaurant dining room, property owners along Joyce St., in the Heights, gave the city the green light on drawing up plans to improve their street.Over two dozen Joyce St. property owners showed up. At the end of the meeting, it was suggested a hand raising vote be held to let the city know property owners were serious about the road improvement plans.David Mumford, City of Billings Public Works Director, said in September, there will be a final meeting to get the necessary ...
Friday, July 25 2014 1:01 AM EDT2014-07-25 05:01:30 GMT
For five decades, Lonnie Bell has been on the airwaves in the Magic City and surrounding area. Bell is a well known disc jockey, with connections to some of country music's biggest names: Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton, Merle Travis, and John Prine, just to name a few.Bell's family and friends came from all over Montana and the country.Bell's granddaughter, Marti Bell said
For five decades, Lonnie Bell has been on the airwaves in the Magic City and surrounding area. Bell is a well known disc jockey, with connections to some of country music's biggest names: Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton, Merle Travis, and John Prine, just to name a few.Bell's family and friends came from all over Montana and the country.Bell's granddaughter, Marti Bell said
