For several years affiliates in many states have been fighting the affiliate nexus tax. Many of us have hoped for a federal solution to put an end to the fights and the legislation coming back time after time. Is this the solution we have been looking for? I am all for fairness and the way the states have been dealing with the issue have not been fair.

Senator Dick Durbin Friday introduced a bill that would require all retailers to collect sales tax. If passed, the bill would overturn a Supreme Court decision that prevents states from forcing Internet retailers to collect sales tax unless they have an in-state physical presence.

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