Just curious. Any concerns about this topic?

[Brian Van Horn]

https://www.wsj.com/articles/supreme...ase-1523990816

[nolemmings]

I would not expect the Court to change the law by overturning the Quill case from a quarter century ago. The justices' questions appear to show they believe that Congress should step in and address the situation if and as needed.
And we all know how quickly Congress acts

[Brian Van Horn]

I would say this case comes down to Breyer with the other justices split evenly. I have to admit I love the quotes from Alito in his line of questioning.

[nolemmings]

I doubt it will be that close.

[Brian Van Horn]

Originally Posted by nolemmings

I doubt it will be that close.

Todd,

I hope you're right, but if you're wrong, it would be very messy/interesting.

[nolemmings]

I have seen the reporting that it will be close, but it really is a matter for Congress. If Quill is overturned, I would expect all hell to break loose, and Congress may be forced to act. Which might be the aim, although those who decry judicial activism would have some grounds to complain.

[Exhibitman]

All the angst is over nothing: even if e-tailers are required to collect sales tax on everything the net effect is ZERO. None of these purchases are tax-free under current law. If your state has a sales tax it has an analogous use tax you are supposed to pay for the stuff that you import for your use in-state without paying a sales tax. All the precedent allows for with interstate sales is for the retailers to devolve the duty to collect and remit the tax to the customers. Before the internet and e-filed taxes, it was a miserable chore to track sales in 50 jurisdictions (and the many special tax zones in each state) and do hard copy returns and remit. Now, with most of the states allowing for online remittance and filing, and with sophisticated accounting software that allows easy tracking of sales by jurisdiction, it is much easier for a retailer to remit in multiple states, and there is a movement afoot to re-involve the retailers in collecting and remitting sales tax instead of hoping that the buyers will track and remit. The only people hurt by this will be the scofflaws who don't pay their taxes now. Frankly, I would prefer it if I could just pay the tax on everything directly with the purchase and not have to try and track stuff and remit annually with my resale permit return. It is a real PITA and I am sure I make errors that would not be made if I just had to pay everything at the point of sale.