The Supreme Court just opened the door for new taxes on e-tailers

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The Supreme Court has overruled a 1992 decision that prevented states from requiring businesses to collect sales taxes if they didn’t have a physical presence in the state, The New York Times reports. The prior ruling has greatly affected e-commerce, which has taken off since 1992, as some e-tailers have been able to avoid paying sales taxes, enabling them to offer lower prices.

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