In a narrow 5-4 decision, the Court in South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc. overruled its long-held precedent and held that under the Commerce Clause physical presence is no longer the touchstone for sales tax nexus. Dating back to its decision in National Bellas Hess in 1967, the Court had been clear that a state sales … Continue Reading
The United States Supreme Court has recently agreed to hear oral argument in South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc. – a case exploring the boundaries of sales and use tax nexus. The crux of the dispute in Wayfair relates to the defining purposes and protections of Commerce Clause of the U.S. Constitution. Much of the discussion … Continue Reading
Since the landmark decision of Quill Corp. v. North Dakota in 1992, the law of the land has been that an out-of-state business has sales and use tax nexus with a state only when it is a physical presence. This physical presence can manifest itself in several ways – real or personal property sitused or … Continue Reading
