Local Tax

In Part I of this series, we looked at reasons why major retailers and many lawmakers in both parties are in favor of the Marketplace Fairness Act. Now we will examine some of the opposing arguments, as well as the implications of this law on businesses and consumers. Reasons to Oppose the Marketplace Fairness Act: […]

In May of 2013, the U.S. Senate passed a bill called The Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013. As of March 2014, this bill is currently under consideration in the House of Representatives and is believed to have a better than 50% chance of passing. If this new law were enacted, it would allow states to