| Why eBay Opposes and Amazon Favors Sales Tax Collection Bill |
| By: Ina Steiner |
| Thu Nov 10 2011 14:54:03 |
 Three U.S. senators introduced the Marketplace Fairness Act on Wednesday, a bill that would allow states to require out-of-state sellers to collect sales tax for purchases made by in-state residents. eBay continues to oppose such legislation and came out sharply against it. But Amazon, who had been a vocal opponent of state efforts to impose collection requirements, is now backing the new bill.What is it that makes eBay vehemently oppose the new bill and Amazon support it? |
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