Chairman Goodlatte Releases Principles on Internet Sales Tax Collection

This morning, Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) of the House Judiciary Committee released seven basic principles related to the collection of Internet sales taxes. The principles are intended to guide future discussions in Congress on how to address the issue of Internet sales taxes without overly burdening online businesses and stifling Internet and mobile commerce.
Hanne Melin of eBay Inc. Public Policy Lab Speaks at Lund University

On 13 September, Hanne Melin, of eBay Inc. Public Policy Lab, held a guest lecture at the Law Faculty of Lund University, Sweden. Encouraging the students to think big, Melin explained that lawyers can be thought-leaders and shape policy to the better.
Medford, WI small business expresses concerns over Marketplace Fairness Act

Bill Hall took his father’s declining business and used Internet retailing to revive it. Today Bill operates a successful business and has become a staple of his small Medford, WI community.
Remembering 9/11

As we take a moment to remember the victims of 9/11 and their families, let us be thankful for our opportunities and freedoms.
Local California small business owner responds to e-fairness attacks

On September 6 Campbell, California small business owner Richard Cooley submitted a letter to the editor to the San Jose Mercury News opposing claims that the playing field needs to be leveled when it comes to online retailers.
eBay Main Street Goes Mobile

Looking for the latest news on Internet sales tax from your smartphone? Sending a letter to Congress from your iPad? These experiences will be much easier with the launch of our new mobile-friendly website.
International Trade Commission Highlights eBay’s Commerce 3.0 Efforts

The International Trade Commission highlighted eBay Inc.’s work to enable the future of commerce through its Internet and mobile technologies in a recently released report on the state of digital trade.
Congressman Steny Hoyer Stops by eBay's Commerce Innovation Showcase

House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer (D-Maryland) got an up close look at the future of commerce Friday during a visit to eBay Inc.'s headquarters in San Jose.
Senator Mike Lee Visits eBay’s Utah Campus

Senator Lee (R-UT) recently visited eBay’s Utah campus in Draper, UT, to meet with company executives and employees. 
Pennsylvania Small Business Outlines Concerns with Internet Sales Tax Proposal's Audit Requirements

Kevin Hickey, CEO of Online Stores Inc., recently penned an op-ed explaining how burdensome and costly it would be for small businesses if the so-called Marketplace Fairness Act would pass and every state and jurisdiction would now have the ability to audit small businesses all across the country.