Billings Gazette: "Internet tax legislation would crush small businesses"

A leading Montana newspaper says that a new U.S. Senate bill would “crush small businesses.” Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL)’s proposed legislation would require online retailers to collect and remit sales taxes for all out-of-state transactions. Read the full article here. And read eBay Inc.’s position on Internet sales taxes here.
eBay Caught in Crossfire as Amazon, California Battle Over Online Sales Tax

California lawmakers thought they were targeting Amazon, the Seattle-based e-commerce giant, when they voted last week to force Internet retailers to collect sales tax. It turns out eBay, California\'s own golden child of e-commerce, isn\'t so thrilled about it, either. The San Jose online auction company says the legislation would hurt its business model, which relies on thousands of entrepreneurs who sell goods on its site. Read more
EU Parliament adopts the Directive on Consumer Rights

eBay has been campaigning for the harmonisation of consumer rights across Europe for many years. Improved consumer confidence and a regulatory level playing field are essential for the many online businesses looking to trade internationally. eBay believes that the agreement reached by European decision makers will provide an improved and workable set of rules that will increase both consumer and trader trust in online commerce. It will form a sound basis on which to build the right climate for further harmonisation and we are confident that the parties involved are working towards this result.
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Hong Kong: Asia Internet Coalition Launches

eBay Inc.’s Government Relations team in Asia is excited to announce the launch of the Asia Internet Coalition (AIC). The AIC is an industry lobbying group eBay has founded with Google, Nokia, Skype and Yahoo to advance our collective policy positions in the Asia Pacific region.
'eBay Australia Sponsors Mid-Winter Ball Charity Auction 2011'

'The Great Hall of Parliament House was abuzz with activity on June 22, as politicians, members of the media and corporate chiefs attended the Mid Winter Ball, the annual highlight of Canberra’s social calendar.'
eBay Australia Sponsors Mid-Winter Ball Charity Auction 2011

The Great Hall of Parliament House was abuzz with activity on June 22, as politicians, members of the media and corporate chiefs attended the Mid Winter Ball, the annual highlight of Canberra’s social calendar.
Florida's Rep. Stearns is Newest Cosponsor of Anti Net Tax Bill

eBay Inc. applauds the most recent cosponsor of H.Res. 95, supporting the "Preservation of Internet Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses." Congressman Cliff Stearns (FL-6), a Senior Member on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, has joined the bipartisan effort to oppose new tax requirements on small e-tailers. Read eBay Inc.’s position on the Internet sales tax issue here. And click here to read H.Res 95 in its entirety.  You may recall, H.Res. 95 calls on Congress to protect small online retailers from onerous new sales tax burdens.
On Air: Why Paperless Ticketing is about Restriction, not Convenience

Click here to listen to an interview by Dusty Brighton, head of StubHub Government Relations, with North Carolina’s WTPF radio station.  Brighton was recently interviewed on the topic of “paperless ticketing,” an initiative by the major ticket brokers to maintain control of event tickets…even after they’ve been purchased.  Read more about eBay Inc.’s position on ticket reselling.