Federal Fight Fierce Over Internet Sales Tax

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Congress is considering legislation to close that sales-tax loophole, arguing that the current system favors Internet companies over brick-and-mortar stores. 
State lawmakers have reached an impasse over the issue. State Sen. Luke Kenley, who is blocking a House-passed bill to force online retailer Amazon to collect sales tax on Indiana purchases this year, has said Congress needs to pass legislation that would apply to all online-only retailers.