H.R.5267 - Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2008

To regulate certain State taxation of interstate commerce, and for other purposes. view all titles (2)

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  • Short: Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2008 as introduced.
  • Official: To regulate certain State taxation of interstate commerce, and for other purposes. as introduced.

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Official Summary

2/7/2008--Introduced.Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2008- Expands the federal prohibition against state taxation of interstate commerce to: (1) include taxation of out-of-state transactions involving all forms of property, including intangible personal property and services (c

Official Summary

2/7/2008--Introduced.
Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2008- Expands the federal prohibition against state taxation of interstate commerce to:
(1) include taxation of out-of-state transactions involving all forms of property, including intangible personal property and services (currently, only sales of tangible personal property are protected); and
(2) prohibit state taxation of an out-of-state entity unless such entity has a physical presence in the taxing state. Sets forth criteria for determining that a person has a physical presence in a state.


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02/24/08
Businesses push Congress to limit state 'activity' taxes

The Business Activity Tax Simplification Act (HR 5267) was reintroduced this month by Rep. Rick Boucher, D-Va., and Rep. Bob Goodlatte, R-Va. ...

Source: MLive.com, MI
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02/13/08
Small Business Speaks Out on Unfair Taxation

Last week House Judiciary Committee members Rick Boucher (D-VA) and Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) introduced the Business Activity Tax Simplification Act (HR 5267) ...

Source: Manufacturers' Blog, DC
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05/10/10
H.R.5267: To amend the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 ...

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10/11/08
WashingtonWatch.com - S. 3670, A bill to regulate certain State ...

The Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2008 (H.R. 5267) ยท The Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2007 (S. 1726). See Bills on the Same Subject: Business, Electronic commerce, Internet, Jurisdiction, Law, Local taxation ...

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09/01/08
the hill midweek report - wednesday, july 2, 2008

business activity tax simplification act (batsa) currently before the house judiciary subcommittee on commercial and administrative law, hr 5267 would establish a bright-line physical presence test for when a state can levy income, ...

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