In South Dakota, a Test Case for Online Sales Taxes

Provoked by legislators, online retailers have filed a lawsuit against the state that could have taxing consequences nationwide.

In a lawsuit that could have taxing consequences nationwide, online retailers are suing South Dakota for trying to collect a sales tax from them. If the suit makes it to the U.S. Supreme Court — as many believe it will — governments would finally get an answer to their long-awaited question of whether they can collect a sales tax from online purchases.

by Liz Farmer

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