A Permanent Moratorium on State and Local Internet Taxes (H.R. 3086)
Do you support or oppose this bill?
What is H.R. 3086?
(Updated March 27, 2018)
This bill would make permanent a moratorium on state and local taxes on Internet access. Currently, nine states-- Hawaii, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Texas, Washington and Wisconsin--tax internet services. These states have been receiving this tax income since 1998.
Argument in favor
The Internet should not be taxed by any governmental entity.
Argument opposed
Injures both states' rights and state coffers.
Impact
The bill impacts revenues streams for certain states derived from taxation of the Internet.
Cost of H.R. 3086
The CBO estimates no impact on the federal budget; however, losses to state and local revenues have been estimated $80 million and $120 million per year.
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