House Members to Renew Anti-Digital Services Tax Call: BGOV Tax

GOP Lawmaker Renews Calls to Combat DSTs

A Republican tax writer said Monday that House lawmakers plan to reintroduce a bipartisan resolution expressing opposition to the imposition of digital services taxes.

Lawmakers from both parties have slammed these levies, arguing they discriminate against American tech giants. But foreign countries say that these companies need to pay their “fair share” because they make money off their constituents and user data—even without a large physical presence.

“This really is one of those few bipartisan areas,” said Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kan.), who serves on the Ways and Means Committee. “What we plan ...