Bill Could Solve 'Compliance Labyrinth' Facing Some Businesses After SCOTUS Online Sales Tax Ruling
The legislation would exempt sellers who gross less than $10 million in annual sales from owing taxes to other states.
The legislation would exempt sellers who gross less than $10 million in annual sales from owing taxes to other states.
An overlooked ruling could force small businesses to pay sales tax in dozens, even hundreds, of jurisdictions where they have no representation.
A blow against federalism, tax competition, and small businesses trying to expand.
Why I hope the Court leaves its "physical presence" rule for sales tax collection intact, or How I Learned to Love the Dormant Commerce Clause.
As states lunge for dot-com money, Congress threatens to get into the act.
Officials want to mug anybody they can reach
Reagan-era economist argues it would boost growth and create jobs
And why should a business in Texas underwrite stupidity elsewhere?
The Marketplace Fairness Act imposes an unnecessary burden.
Trying to slap away government's sticky fingers
Government's appetite is never sated
Will case make it to Supreme Court?
Fairness should be achieved by restricting government interference, not expanding it
Minor compliance hassle, given thousands of jurisdictions
The Web retailers say state officials pulled an unconstitutional fast one
Not a surprise given regulators' attempts to control them
The online retailer says it won't collect taxes on "fulfilled by" sales
Offering any sort of "reward" for donations could result in taxes ... but also credits and exemptions.
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