“Quill” Cases Goading Congress on Remote Nexus, Sellers Hope - McDermott Will & Emery

“Quill” Cases Goading Congress on Remote Nexus, Sellers Hope

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Stephen Kranz said “time will tell” whether South Dakota’s attempt to force online retailers to collect and remit state sales tax “will motivate the reluctant members of Congress to create a federal framework for taxing internet commerce. One is needed. And only Congress can do it.” Mr. Kranz added that online retailers “should be paying attention” to South Dakota’s effort, given that other states are also pursuing such taxes. Read the full article.