Friday, December 02, 2016

On-line sales tax is debated
A proposed Department of Revenue rule requiring large out-of-state retailers to collect state and local sales taxes on purchases made by Tennessee residents likely is unconstitutional and would be face a court challenge. Eleventh District Representative Jeremy Faison, R-Cosby, who chairs the House Government Operations Committee says enacting the tax would mean legal costs for litigation the state can't win. The lawmaker adds that many lawmakers are opposed to any new taxes. Gov. Bill Haslam argues that consumers who buy goods online or from a catalog from out-of-state retailers are supposed to pay a sales tax. But the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that retailers cannot be required to collect taxes from purchasers unless the company has a physical presence in the buyer’s state. A number of other states are also considering similar rules, and several have already passed laws to require sales tax collections. Those regulations however are being challenged in court..


Return to Today's News Stories - Front Page

Thursday, April 29, 2021

  • US 411 Project News
  • Mill Creek Wildfire Update
  • More Bad News For Smokies' Fans

    Wednesday, April 28, 2021

  • Mill Creek Wildfire doubles in size
  • Goodbye Smokies?
  • Keep Cocke County Beautiful
  • Cocke Co. High School Remote Learning today!

    Tuesday, April 27, 2021

  • The fireflies are coming!
  • Burnout Operations on MillCreek wildfire today
  • Gas prices drop
  • Tennessee keeps all US House seats

    Monday, April 26, 2021

  • Boat accident victim ID'd
  • Traffic stop yields drug arrest
  • Cocke County Wildfires

    Friday, April 23, 2021

  • Leaving WNPC
  • Mathis announces candidacy
  • Newport drug roundup
  • Cruise Against Cancer
  • Jobless numbers