Representative Jim Saxton Believes Taxing Virtual Economies Would be a Mistake

JEC Press Release The Chairman of the U.S. Congressional Joint Economic Committee (JEC), Jim Saxton, believes taxing virtual economies would be a mistake. The goal of a forthcoming JEC study is to head off any premature attempt to impose tax on virtual economies.

[November 9, 2006 Update: Despite heavy Republican House losses in the November 7 midterm elections, Rep. Jim Saxton held his seat and won for a 12th term.]

Sources: GamePolitics.com | Reuters | nzherald.co.nz | TaxNews.com

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