Sen Ron Wyden: Keep e-commerce tax-free

State and local government officials have been scouring for ways to pump money into underfunded public coffers, and many are starting to look at taxing Internet commerce with dollar signs in their eyes. But Sen Ron Wyden (D-OR) wants to ensure local jurisdictions don't turn to taxing digital goods and services — such as smartphone applications or iTunes songs — as a way to “make a quick buck.” He plans on introducing a bill May 12 which would prevent state and local governments from imposing “multiple and discriminatory” taxes on the sale of services and products delivered through the Web.