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On May 6, 2013, the Senate passed the Marketplace Fairness Act (S. 743/H.R. 684). The bill gives states the ability to require out-of-state sellers to collect sales and use taxes – rather than relying on consumers to remit those due taxes – if states simplify their sales and use tax systems.  The bill was referred to the House Judiciary Committee and awaits action in the House.

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (VA-6) today announced a non-legislative e-fairness hearing scheduled for March 4, 2014.  Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3), the original sponsor of H.R. 684, released the below statement:

“Congress – and only Congress – can close the unfair tax loophole that is forcing more and more Main Street businesses to close up shop.  I applaud Chairman Goodlatte’s announcement of an e-fairness hearing – which will allow many myths to be debunked – and thank the Chairman for his commitment to finding a solution to this problem before it’s too late.” 

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