CT Bill Would Tax Digital Downloads: Ringtones, E-Books, Smart phone Apps

Connecticut lawmakers are considering a tax on digital downloads, including songs, e-books, smartphone applications and ring tones. The Hartford Courant reports.

A bill introduced by the General Assembly's finance, revenue and bonding committee would have consumers pay the state's 6.35 percent sales tax on any electronic transfer of a digital product that grants the purchaser "a right or license to use, retain or make a copy," the bill says.

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