FL H1083

Urges Congress to enact legislation authorizing states compliant with the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement to require out-of-state sellers to collect state sales and use taxes.

Identifies estimated state revenue losses of $16.1 billion in 2003 due to inability to tax remote sales, with Florida losing hundreds of millions annually.

Addresses tax inequity between local "bricks and mortar" retailers required to collect sales tax and out-of-state sellers with no physical presence who are exempt.

References the Sales Tax Fairness and Simplification Act (S.34 and H.R.3396 in the 110th Congress) as federal legislation to grant compliant states this taxing authority.

Directs distribution of the memorial to the President, Congress leadership, and Florida's congressional delegation.