U.S. Congress - S.971 Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2011
S.971 - Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2011
A bill to promote neutrality, simplicity, and fairness in the taxation of digital goods and digital services. view all titles (2)
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- Official: A bill to promote neutrality, simplicity, and fairness in the taxation of digital goods and digital services. as introduced.
- Short: Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2011 as introduced.
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Official Summary
5/12/2011--Introduced.Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2011 - Prohibits a state or local jurisdiction from imposing multiple or discriminatory taxes on or with respect to the sale or use of digital goods or services delivered or transferred electronically to a customer. ExcluOfficial Summary
5/12/2011--Introduced.Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2011 - Prohibits a state or local jurisdiction from imposing multiple or discriminatory taxes on or with respect to the sale or use of digital goods or services delivered or transferred electronically to a customer. Excludes from the definition of "digital service" telecommunications service, Internet access service, or audio or video programming service. Restricts taxation of digital goods and services to the retail sale of such goods and services and by the jurisdiction encompassing a customer's tax address. Prohibits the use of existing regulations or administrative rulings relating to the taxation of tangible personal property or other services to impose any tax on the sale or use of digital goods or services. Grants jurisdiction to federal district courts to prevent a violation of this Act, without regard to the amount in controversy or the citizenship of the parties. Expresses the sense of Congress that each state shall take reasonable steps to prevent multiple taxation of digital goods and services where a foreign country has imposed a tax on such goods and services....Read the Rest
Organizations Supporting S.971
- CTIA: The Wireless Association
Organizations Opposing S.971
- None via MapLight at this time.
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U.N. CRPD oppose!
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December 03, 2012
I am writing as your constituent in the 6th Congressional district of Georgia. I oppose
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U.N. CRPD oppose!
darkart1
December 03, 2012
I am writing as your constituent in the 6th Congressional district of Georgia. I oppose
RE: Destroy The So-Called United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) Treaty!
I am appalled and horrified at the thought that any Member of the United States Senate is so lacking in wisdom or integrity that he or she would even consider supporting a treasonous UN treaty that would erode our national sovereignty, advance a radical abortion agenda across the globe, eradica... -
S.971 Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2011
darkart1
September 11, 2012
I am writing as your constituent in the 6th Congressional district of Georgia. I oppose S.971 - Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2011, and am tracking it using OpenCongress.org, the free public resource website for government transparency and accountability.
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