This high-level involvement shows how Internet taxes are becoming an important political issue.

They won that round, but the battle over Internet taxes has just begun.

Recently, there was talk of instituting an Internet tax.

It would give state and local governments three years to phase out Internet taxes.

Senator Alexander's bill, however, would not allow states to add Internet taxes.

Mr. Bush favors extending a moratorium against Internet taxes while the issue gets further study.

Collection of Internet taxes presents a complex array of issues.

With an eye on the three-year deadline, the bill would create a commission to study the issue of Internet taxes and make recommendations.

Internet tax payable by service providers and passed on to those that can afford a computer through charges.

"The key message of the report is, no Internet taxes."