Evans & Snow Praise Senate Commerce Committee for Approving
Legislation to Make
Internet Tax Moratorium Permanent
Calling it a "win for innovation," Commerce Secretary
Don Evans and Treasury Secretary John Snow today praised the Senate
Commerce Committee for approving a permanent extension of the moratorium
on taxes on Internet access and on multiple or discriminatory taxes
on electronic commerce. Evans and Snow made the following statement:
"A
permanent moratorium means permanent innovation. Keeping the Internet
free of multiple or discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce
will help create an environment for innovation and help ensure that
electronic commerce remains a vital part of our economy. As policy
makers, we need to encourage the roll out of new Internet services
and not stifle innovation by imposing new taxes."
"We
applaud Chairman McCain for his leadership on this important issue
and recognize all the other members of the Committee including Senators
Allen and Wyden who were instrumental in pushing for a permanent
moratorium."