Last week, Gallup released new polling data that showed the majority of Americans over the age of 18 opposed federal legislation that would expand sales tax collection on the Internet.  According to Gallup, 57% of Americans opposed new sales tax collection on the Internet, opposed to 39% in favor of legislation.   Furthermore, the polling data showed that opposition by those under the age of 30 was particularly strong, with 73% of adults between the ages of 18-29 opposing new sales tax legislation. 

Yesterday, at a press conference held in front of the U.S. Capitol, Members of Congress were joined by industry leaders and taxpayer advocates to highlight the growing opposition to the current Internet sales tax legislation being debated in Congress.  The participants expressed concerns with how this legislation would subject small businesses all across the country to new tax burdens and a new enforcement regime that would allow states to impose their tax laws on businesses not located in the state.