Friday, April 14, 2006
States seek levies on digital-media downloads - April 13, 2006
Internet shoppers accustomed to tax-free purchases from Apple Computer's iTunes Music Store soon may be in for an unpleasant surprise.Full Article by Declan McCullagh and Anne Broache
State legislatures and tax officials, eager to find new ways to boost government spending and curb budget shortfalls, are eyeing the burgeoning market for digital downloads as a potentially lucrative source of revenue.