Georgia Becomes Latest State To Consider Sales Tax On Netflix

Georgia lawmakers are considering a new tax on digital-streaming services. It’s something states and cities around the country have pushed for — and not always with success.

The goal of the bill from Georgia Rep. Jay Powell is to expand broadband Internet to rural areas. To do that, the legislation imposes a 4 percent sales tax on online entertainment services, like Netflix and Spotify.

John Buhl with the Tax Foundation said with these “Netflix taxes,” as they’re often called, governments have been trying to update their tax codes to reflect new technology.