Nevada has reached an agreement with Amazon to start collecting sales tax on purchases beginning January 1, 2014, "or as of the effective date of federal legislation, whichever is earlier," the Statesman Journal reported. 
"The only way to completely resolve this issue is for Congress to enact legislation that, within a simplified nationwide framework, grants states the right to require collection by all sellers," Governor Brian Sandoval said. "We thank Amazon for creating jobs and investment in Nevada and are very grateful the company is working with us on a federal solution."
Paul Misener, Amazon v-p of global public policy, reiterated the company's position on the sales tax issue: "Amazon appreciates Governor Sandoval's focus on Nevada jobs and his efforts to encourage Congress to resolve the sales tax issue this year. We strongly support federal legislation permitting interstate sales tax collection because it is the only way to level the playing field for all sellers, the only way for Nevada to obtain all the sales tax revenue that is already owed, and the only way to fully protect states' rights."
Bryan Wachter, director of public and government affairs for the Retail Association of Nevada, told the Las Vegas Sun: "We're very excited about this. It's important to treat everybody by the same rules."
