The Senate is expected to pass legislation this week that would empower states to tax online purchases.

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) has filed to end debate on the bill, which is called the "Marketplace Fairness Act." A key procedural vote is scheduled for Monday evening.

Although the bill looks to be on the fast-track for passage through the Senate, it faces a tougher battle in the House, where Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) says he plans to take his time scrutinizing the legislation.

Supporters argue the bill would close an unfair loophole that benefits online retailers over local brick-and-mortar stores.
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Bringing the bill directly to the Senate floor snubs Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.), whose panel has jurisdiction over the issue.

Baucus has expressed concern that the legislation would violate the rights of states that have no sales tax, like his home state of Montana.
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This is a clear infringement on states’ rights that we cannot stand for," Baucus declared.

http://thehill.com/blogs/hillicon-valley...ernet-sales-tax

It will happen sooner or later...and cost a forture to implement...