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.
Wednesday, July 23 2014 11:05 PM EDT2014-07-24 03:05:25 GMT
Most people think contraceptives can only be used for birth control. But doctors and nurses say they more often see patients using them to treat other medical conditions.
Most people think contraceptives can only be used for birth control. But doctors and nurses say they more often see patients using them to treat other medical conditions.
Wednesday, July 23 2014 8:06 PM EDT2014-07-24 00:06:23 GMT
Firefighters are wrapping up their work on a blaze northwest of Cody. The Dillworth Fire, which was visible from the Chief Joseph Highway, grew to only six acres. It’s indicative of the mild fire season in the Shoshone National Forest and Yellowstone so far this summer.
Firefighters are wrapping up their work on a blaze northwest of Cody. The Dillworth Fire, which was visible from the Chief Joseph Highway, grew to only six acres. It’s indicative of the mild fire season in the Shoshone National Forest and Yellowstone so far this summer.
Wednesday, July 23 2014 9:27 AM EDT2014-07-23 13:27:04 GMT
The world’s authority on Yellowstone’s Super Volcano says it’s more than twice as big as scientists once thought. Does that mean it’s more likely to blow up soon? Penny Preston found Dr. Robert Smith at his home near Grand Teton, and found the answer.
The world’s authority on Yellowstone’s Super Volcano says it’s more than twice as big as scientists once thought. Does that mean it’s more likely to blow up soon? Penny Preston found Dr. Robert Smith at his home near Grand Teton, and found the answer.
