NRF Urges Congress to Close the Sales Tax Loophole

The National Retail Federation (NRF) on Wednesday urged members of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation to support legislation that would simplify and streamline the sales tax system to allows states the authority to collect sales tax from remote and online retailers. NRF contends that leveling the sales tax playing field between online and brick-and-mortar retailers will strengthen local communities, protect consumers and jobs, and provide for a stronger and more competitive marketplace.