The Internet Tax Is Upon Us (No Hoax)

Are you sitting down?

If you don't take action, you could soon see a new tax on your cable or DSL bill. (And no, you won't find this on Snopes, because it's true.)

For almost ten years, we've all used the Internet without paying a tax. (Think about how much you pay in taxes each month for your landline and cell phone.)

That could change: The federal ban on Internet access taxes expires on November 1.

Lots of companies are against the tax, including Google, Time Warner, and AT&T. (Funny, it's the first time I'm in alignment with AT&T.) There's bipartisan Congressional support for a extension of the tax ban; the White House also supports the extension. Read the editorial opposing the tax in the Los Angeles Times.

To learn more, check the Don't Tax Our Web site. If you're in favor of the extension, use this handy form to send an e-mail to your elected officials. (It's automated and won't take any time at all.)