The Internet Sales-Tax Bill Takes a Step Forward
A bill which would end tax-free online shopping moves on to the House of Representatives, where it is likely to be met with resistance from anti-tax Republicans. Full story
Will Online Tax Level Playing Field?
Joe Feldman, Telsey Advisory Group analyst, discusses the impact of a tax on brick & mortar stores versus online retailers.
Morning Headlines: May 7, 2013
The Morning Joe headlines for Tuesday, May 7, 2013 Full story
Why Internet Sales Tax is Bad Public Policy (Opinion)
The Marketplace Fairness Act, expected to pass in the Senate on May 6, requires online retailers to charge shoppers their state's sales tax. Is the law a poor political move? Full story
5 ways to cut that doggone pet food tab
Pet food isn't cheap. Full story
The Internet Sales-Tax Showdown and Your Bottom Line
The Senate is expected to vote on the Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013 this week. If passed, online retailers would have to collect sales tax in all states, even if they don't have a physical footprint in the state. Full story
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Concerns raised about plan requiring all online retailers to collect sales tax
MSNBC’s JJ Ramberg talks about the impact of the new law up for consideration in the Senate, and why some small businesses are welcoming the new law, while others are complaining of a red tape nightmare.
Unlikely allies support and oppose Internet sales tax
MSNBC'S Richard Lui breaks down the forces mobilized for and against the new Senate bill, that would require all Internet retailers to collect sales tax.
Senate Vote on Internet Tax Looms
CNBC's Eamon Javers takes a look at what an internet sales tax could mean for online retailers.
Online Retailer Makes Big Bet on Bricks & Mortar
Warby Parker continues its quest to transform the $22 billion U.S. optical industry, reports CNBC's Carl Quintanilla.
Wal-Mart's New Delivery Idea
Wal-Mart is saying the talk of having customers deliver products to online shoppers is "just an idea," reports CNBC's Courtney Reagan.
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