The Facts: Internet Sales Tax and the Streamlined Sales Tax Project

The Streamlined Sales Tax Project (SSTP) is lobbying Congress to give them the authority to require out of state businesses to collect and remit sales taxes for Internet commerce. This would be complex and costly to small business sellers, who would be responsible for thousands of state and local tax jurisdictions across the country. eBay supports protections for small businesses in any proposal to change federal tax law. Get the facts about SSTP.
eBay VP: “We Oppose the Bill to Impose New Tax Burdens on Small Businesses”

Tod Cohen, Vice President for Government Relations and Deputy General Counsel at eBay Inc responds to the latest legislation to expand sales tax collection on the Internet. eBay firmly opposes any new bills that impose unfair tax burdens on small businesses. Click here to read eBay\'s statement.
Letter to the Editor Defends Online Sellers Against Sales Tax Burdens

Tod Cohen, Vice President of Government Relations and Deputy General Counsel at eBay published a letter to the editor in the Kansas City Star. The letter argues that online sales tax will unfairly burden small sellers and do more harm than good.
Rep. Lee Terry Visits PayPal Omaha

On Monday, June 21st Representative Lee Terry (R-2-NE) visited the PayPal office in LaVista, Nebraska. Click here to read more.
eBay Hosts Meeting of the Telecommunications, Internet & Media Committee

This year's Spring Meeting of the Telecommunications, Internet and Media (TIM) Committee of the American Chamber of Commerce in Germany had the title “Responsibility in Telemedia Act – Finally Legal Certainty?”. The event with around 50 participants took place at eBay at Europarc Dreinlindnen just outside of Berlin. Read More at the Germany eBay Main Street website.
eBay Wins Award for Outstanding Corporate Social Responsibility

On June 16th , 2010 eBay was honored by the Public Counsel Law Center at an awards dinner in Beverly Hills, Calif., for outstanding corporate social responsibility. eBay was chosen for the award because of its commitment to environmental responsibility, charitable giving, fighting poverty, ethical business conduct and employee volunteerism. Click here for photos.
Four Ways to Increase Conversion Rates:

Practical Economics has a great article on how to improve your online conversion rate. The article makes great use of the comScore and PayPal study on cart abandonment. Click Here to read up on their four tips.
eBay Supports Internet Users and Small Businesses in FCC Regulatory Process

The Federal Communications Commission took a further step this June in the regulatory process that may result in new Federal Net Neutrality rules being enacted in 2010-11. eBay understands the legislative and regulatory process can take time, as each side weighs in on the issue. Read More
National Cyber Security Awareness Week - Launch

National Cyber Security Awareness Week was launched by Senator Stephen Conroy and Attorney General, the Hon Robert McClelland at Melbourne\'s Federation Square on Sunday 6th June 2010.
Research Reveals Canadians are Using Cash, Checks Less:

A recent study commissioned by PayPal Canada showed the majority (62%) of Canadians are transferring money online using their computers. Click here to read the full story on the PayPal Blog.