HomeMy Public PortalAbout1998_04_14_R097 The Town of
Leesburg,
Virginia
RESOLUTION NO. 98-97
A RESOLUTION:
PRESENTED April 14, 1998
ADOPTED April 14, 1998
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A LETTER TO THE
TOWN'S FEDERAL LEGISLATORS COMMENTING ON THE
PROPOSED INTERNET TAX FREEDOM ACT
WHEREAS, the Intemet Tax Freedom Act would preempt the ability of state and local
governments to collect existing, as well as future taxes on Intemet transactions and on-fine
services; and
WHEREAS, the loss of revenues from the combined preemption of state and local taxes on
Intemet transactions would be profound to cities and towns; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Leesburg is concerned with the preemptive aspect of the Intemet
Tax Freedom Act and whether Intemet services should be or should not be taxed is a decision that
should be made by the localities exclusively; and
WHEREAS, The Intemet Tax Freedom Act shifts the tax burden onto residents and
homeowners.
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Leesburg in Virginia as
follows:
Mayor James E. Clem is hereby authorized to execute correspondence to federal legislators
stating the Town of Leesburg's position on the proposed Intemet Tax Freedom Act.
PASSED this 14th day of April, 1998.
Clerk of Council
h~nes E. Clem, Mayor
Town of Leesburg