Deval Patrick wants to expand Internet sales tax

By Associated Press | Tuesday, January 6, 2009 | http://www.bostonherald.com | Local Politics

BOSTON — Gov. Deval Patrick wants to expand the state’s ability to collect taxes on Internet sales to help make up for an estimated $1 billion budget shortfall.

The Boston Globe reports Tuesday that the state could collect up to $15 million more per year under a plan submitted to the Legislature by Revenue Commissioner Navjeet Bal. The administration is asking lawmakers to approve the plan by the end of this year.

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