Buying on Web to Avoid Sales Taxes Could End Soon

In hopes of unraveling the complex tax rules -- and bringing states more money -- 22 states and many brick-and-mortar retailers support the efforts of a group called the Streamlined Sales Tax Governing Board. The group is getting states to simplify their numerous tax rates and rules, in exchange for a crack at taxing online sales.
 
Shopping online can be a way to find bargains while steering clear of crowds -- and sales taxes.

But those tax breaks are starting to erode. With the U.S. recession pummeling states' budgets, their governments increasingly want to fill the gaps by collecting taxes on Internet sales, which are growing even as the economy shudders. ... Go to source