One of the ways that New Hampshire distinguishes itself from other states is that we do not have a general sales tax. This is part of the “New Hampshire Advantage.” There has been a great deal of attention to the issue of sales taxes on internet sales with the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling in South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc. This was followed by … [Read more...]
SUPREME COURT ABOLISHES LIMITS TO SALES TAXES ON INTERNET SALES
On June 21, 2018 the U.S. Supreme Court decided South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc. creating a paradigm shift in the way in which state sales taxes will be collected by remote retailers. In a 5-4 decision, in a majority opinion written by Justice Anthony Kennedy, the Court overruled the physical presence rule which prevented a state from imposing an … [Read more...]
Supreme Court Considers Limits to Sales Taxes on Internet Sales
On April 17, 2018, while many taxpayers scramble to meet the deadline for filing their federal income tax returns, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc., a case that could forever alter the way in which state sales taxes are collected by remote retailers. The battle that is being waged between states and … [Read more...]