A Better Way Forward for State Taxation of E-Commerce
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2012
Abstract
We propose a novel solution for states that wish to tax interstate e-commerce – based on fully and adequately compensating remote vendors for all tax compliance costs. We argue that our proposed solution is compatible with the Quill framework for when states can constitutionally impose burdens on remote vendors. We argue that unlike our proposed solution, the recent state attempts to tax interstate e-commerce through so-called “Amazon laws” are unconstitutional, ineffective, or both. We thus urge the states to adopt our proposed approach as the best way forward for state taxation of interstate e-commerce.
Recommended Citation
David Gamage and Devin J. Heckman,
A Better Way Forward for State Taxation of E-Commerce, 92 Boston University Law Review 483
(2012).
Available at: https://scholarship.law.missouri.edu/facpubs/1171