U.S. Towards an online sales tax?

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In June 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court cancelled its 1992 ruling, which forced online retailers to collect sales tax only in the States where they had a physical presence. The court reversed itself and signed off on a South Dakota law forcing online retailers to collect a 4.5% sales tax on online purchases.

The amounts that are likely to be applied for online purchases would vary by state and local laws. It clears the way for a fairer environment where all retailers would compete under

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