$eeking a fair market: Online sales tax bill gains momentum
May 2, 2013 in The Dickinson Press
FARGO The U.S. Senate is poised for a final vote Monday on a bill that would give states the authority to force online retailers to collect sales taxes on goods shipped to places like North Dakota and Minnesota. The House will eventually vote on the bill, too, and unlike past attempts there is growing consensus a law will be enacted this time around. Continue Reading
Anti-tax guru Grover Norquist isn’t happy about it and the conservative Heritage Foundation is questioning the senators’ conservative credentials.
Traditional, brick-and-mortar businesses can’t wage a fair fight against online companies that are not required to charge sales taxes. 
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