As the Multistate Tax Commission (“MTC”) is putting the burden on 3rd party sellers to collect and pay sales tax to states in which they have FBA inventory, South Carolina is alleging that the burden should be on Amazon.
Amazon faces a tax fight in South Carolina that could change how online sellers do business
President Trump has repeatedly attacked Amazon and its CEO Jeff Bezos for dodging financial obligations, tweeting as recently as June that the company avoids “paying internet taxes.” While the president’s claims have remained vague, at least one state is now making a similar allegation — and providing some substance to back it up.
