Alliance for Main Street Fairness

Pennsylvania

Recently, the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue showed their support for local businesses by issuing a bulletin mandating that Internet retailers with a physical presence in the state must start collecting and remitting the state’s sales tax beginning September 1, 2012.

This is a great first step toward leveling the playing field for all businesses—online or on Main Street.

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Tell the House: The Time for E-fairness is NOW!

Thanks to the hard work and dedication of e-fairness supporters like you, the Senate officially passed the Marketplace Fairness Act by a vote of 69 – 27, an overwhelming majority for such a divided Congress.

Now, we must make sure the House of Representatives understands how urgent this issue is for America’s Main Street businesses and the communities they support.

Send your e-fairness message to your Representative today!

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Tell Congress: Small Businesses and Local Communities STILL Need E-fairness

The Marketplace Fairness Act was officially reintroduced in both chambers of Congress on February 14, 2013. Help us tell Members of Congress that small-business owners and Main Street supporters are counting on them to pass this legislation in 2013.

Thank you for taking the time to communicate with your Members of Congress about this important issue.

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Pennsylvania News

Lets level the playing field on sales tax

Like many in Indiana County, I'm a small-business owner. I'm concerned about how the sale of goods over the Internet is affecting small businesses. Currently, large online retailers, e.g. Amazon.com, do not collect sales tax on goods they sell over the Internet to Pennsylvania consumers.

Business owner seeks level playing field

As a small business owner of a 75 year-old establishment, I have significant experience with staying competitive in a difficult market. I am proud to say my family has owned and operated Cardinal Camera for three generations.

Meuser outlines Internet sales tax strategy

The first part of state government's efforts to collect Internet sales tax revenue is under way and it involves getting state income taxpayers to self-report what they owe on purchases made online, Revenue Secretary Dan Meuser told a Senate panel Tuesday.

Revenue from online purchases tied to PA taxpayer

Pennsylvania is relying on businesses to ensure more than $40 million in sales tax revenue from online goods is reported, but the state is still holding out for taxpayers’ cooperation.

State to put hammer down on online sales taxes

If you were one of the people who contributed to the $2.8 billion in online retail sales the week before Christmas 2012, you're going to want to take a close look at that state tax form you'll be filing later this year.

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