U.S. Supreme Court will hear South Dakota tax law case

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear arguments in South Dakota's case about requiring the collection of sales tax for internet sales.

The high court has granted the state’s petition for a writ of certiorari filed in South Dakota vs. Wayfair, Overstock and Newegg, according to a news release from Attorney General Marty Jackley.

Now, those businesses and others are not required to collect state sales tax on internet purchases made by South Dakotans because they do not have a physical presence in state. The state is asking the Supreme Court to overturn the physical presence requirement so such companies have to collect and remit sales tax for online transactions with South Dakota customers.

With the case approved, final briefs will be drafted by each party to outline their arguments to the justices.

— Staff reports