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.

Brian Bieron, Executive Director of Global Public Policy at eBay Inc., made the following statement today in response to Rep. Goodlatte’s newly introduced principles on remote sales tax.

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.

As we take a moment to remember the victims of 9/11 and their families, let us be thankful for our opportunities and freedoms.

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. His letter to the editor resulted from an opinion piece written by Hut Landon, executive director of the Northern California Independent Booksellers Association (NCIBA).

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.

Responsive design websites automatically adjust to your screen size, whether its a phone, tablet, laptop or desktop monitor, which makes the experience easier and smoother for you. In fact, over 20 percent of you already visit Main Street on your mobile devices today!