Alabama considers tax on streaming movies, TV shows

Back in the days of the corner video store, customers would pay a rental tax every time they checked out a movie. However, with more viewers opting for online, Alabama is poised to lose millions. To solve this, the revenue department is proposing a new rule requiring companies pay a 4-percent state tax on digital transmissions such as “on demand” movies, television programs and streaming video or audio. – AL.com via Associated Press