In advance of today’s hearing before the U.S. House Committee on the Judiciary on "Exploring Alternative Solutions on the Internet Sales Tax Issue," the two largest retail trade associations, the Retail Industry Leaders Association and the National Retail Federation, urged lawmakers to level the playing field between local retailers and remote sellers.

Publishers Weekly explores the objections by two trade organizations to the advantage e-tailers have in selling anytime, anywhere.

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