Daniel Keane, small business owner in Gap, Pennsylvania, recently expressed his concern with the Internet sales tax law currently pending in Congress. The legislation, called the Marketplace Fairness Act, would require small businesses like Keane's to collect and remit sales taxes for every jurisdiction across the country, regardless of where the business is located. If passed as currently drafted, the legislation could seriously impact the ability of small businesses to be competitive in the marketplace.

"Small businesses, whether they operate online or offline, play a critical role in Pennsylvania's economy and proposed federal legislation would undermine our ability to grow," said Keane. " Under its current language, I would be responsible for adhering to the tax laws in over 9,000 jurisdictions. I simply do not have the margins to hire full-time accounting and legal teams to help me comply with this law while remaining profitable."

Keane encouraged lawmakers to consider the impact this law would have on local small businesses. "Our lawmakers should take a step back and closely examine the real impact these proposals would have on our state's economy. Forcing Pennsylvania's small business owners to comply with confusing tax laws will not balance the state budget, but it will keep us from being able to thrive online and contribute to the local economy."

eBay Inc. opposes the Senate passed Marketplace Fairness Act and believes that small businesses like Keane's should be protected from new sales tax burdens that would impact his ability to succeed. Read more on eBay Inc.'s position or visit the Patriot News to see more of Keane's concerns.