Congress to permanently ban Internet tax
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Taxes on Internet access would be permanently banned under a bipartisan agreement in Congress reached Wednesday.
In a version of a bill on customs and border policy announced Wednesday, congressional negotiators included a provision that would permanently ban the Internet tax.
A bipartisan group of lawmakers from both chambers agreed on the legislation in conference meetings Wednesday, meaning that the bill soon will be headed to President Obama's desk.
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Among other measures relating to border security, customs and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the legislation would make permanent a ban on taxing Internet services that has been extended on a temporary basis since 1998.