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.
Friday, May 26 2017 10:44 AM EDT2017-05-26 14:44:57 GMT
It can be challenging for full-time working parents to find activities for their children during the summer. Billings has a variety of programs throughout the summer for kids.
It can be challenging for full-time working parents to find activities for their children during the summer. Billings has a variety of programs throughout the summer for kids.
Friday, May 26 2017 1:48 AM EDT2017-05-26 05:48:19 GMT
The Powell psychologist indicted in a multi-million dollar Medicaid fraud case, used to work for the Powell School District. That was confirmed by the Powell superintendent Thursday. A Department of Justice press release says psychologist Gibson Condie is charged with 234 counts of health care fraud, and that he submitted 6.8 million dollars of fraudulent bills to the Wyoming Medicaid. Powell School Superintendent Kevin Mitchell said psychologist Gibson Condie worked for Powell schoo...
The Powell psychologist indicted in a multi-million dollar Medicaid fraud case, used to work for the Powell School District. That was confirmed by the Powell superintendent Thursday. A Department of Justice press release says psychologist Gibson Condie is charged with 234 counts of health care fraud, and that he submitted 6.8 million dollars of fraudulent bills to the Wyoming Medicaid. Powell School Superintendent Kevin Mitchell said psychologist Gibson Condie worked for Powell schoo...
Thursday, May 25 2017 9:40 PM EDT2017-05-26 01:40:38 GMT
After the allegations on behalf of journalist Ben Jacobs and the version of what happened last night by the Gianforte campaign, KULR-8 headed out to find out what political leaders of Montana have been saying.
After the allegations on behalf of journalist Ben Jacobs and the version of what happened last night by the Gianforte campaign, KULR-8 headed out to find out what political leaders of Montana have been saying.
Wednesday, May 24 2017 9:22 PM EDT2017-05-25 01:22:20 GMT
Kently kuntz credits first responders, including Lynn Galavotti, for saving his life when he fell asleep at the wheel last November and collided with the back of a semitrailer
Kently Kuntz (left) credits Billings area first responders, including Lynn Galavotti (right), for saving his lfie when he fell asleep at the wheel last November and collided with the back of a semitrailer.
Kently Kuntz (left) credits Billings area first responders, including Lynn Galavotti (right), for saving his lfie when he fell asleep at the wheel last November and collided with the back of a semitrailer.
Wednesday, May 24 2017 8:51 AM EDT2017-05-24 12:51:25 GMT
As the world shows support for the Manchester community, Battlin Bears come together to support teammates from the area where tragedy struck this week.
As the world shows support for the Manchester community, Battlin Bears come together to support teammates from the area where tragedy struck this week.
Tuesday, May 23 2017 8:12 PM EDT2017-05-24 00:12:20 GMT
Native American culture comprises a large part of the history and life in Montana. Tribal leaders said the summit is a way to cover topics like housing, agriculture, and alternative energy just to name a few. Leaders said they are working with the Native American Development Corporation and the Rocky Mountain Tribal Leaders Council to become more independent and self sustaining. The summit is a way for leaders to address issues pertaining to economic development in Indian country. ...
Native American culture comprises a large part of the history and life in Montana. Tribal leaders said the summit is a way to cover topics like housing, agriculture, and alternative energy just to name a few. Leaders said they are working with the Native American Development Corporation and the Rocky Mountain Tribal Leaders Council to become more independent and self sustaining. The summit is a way for leaders to address issues pertaining to economic development in Indian country. ...
