CAL-TAX: INTERNET TAX FREEDOM ACT IS LANDMARK LAW FOR CALIFORNIA

For Immediate Use
August 24, 1998

Larry McCarthy, president of the California Taxpayers' Association (Cal-Tax), issued this statement today after Governor Pete Wilson signed AB 1614 (Lempert) in ceremonies at Cisco Systems in San Jose: "Taxpayers applaud the Legislature and Governor Wilson for approving this landmark legislation that will strengthen California's position in the global marketplace. The prohibition against new and discriminatory taxes on Internet services guards against government actions that would undermine California's world leadership position in high technology. Approval of AB 1614 will prevent tax problems for this emerging industry as it grows to enhance the California economy with new commerce, investment and jobs."	Governor Wilson signs the Internet Tax Freedom Act in August 24 ceremony at Cisco Systems, Inc., in San Jose. Standing, from left, are Cal-Tax President Larry McCarthy, Assemblyman Jim Cunneen, State Board of Equalization Member Johan Klehs, Cisco Systems Vice President Larry Carter, and Assemblyman Ted Lempert.
	From left to right: Cal-Tax General Counsel Greg Turner, Cisco Systems Vice President Larry Carter, Governor Pete Wilson, and Cal-Tax President Larry McCarthy.
Television and print reporters cover August 24 ceremony at Cisco Systems, Inc., in San Jose as Governor Pete Wilson signs AB 1614, California's Internet Tax Freedom Act
Contact: Ron Roach (916) 441-0490, or ron@caltax.org. # Commentaries \| Home