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I’ve owned a business here in Texas that sells via the internet nationwide. Have for many, many years. I know the regulations very well.

If I sell to anyone in the state of Texas that does not have a sales tax exemption number or special exempt status (I.E. farm use, religious organizations etc.), I collect Texas sales tax on the sale.

If I sell outside the state I do not charge any tax at all, whether Texas or of the state in which sold. The only exception to this rule is if that business has a presence in Texas. That is, any branch or home office is located externally to Texas but has locations in Texas they become taxable if they don’t present a valid exemption statement.

Now! The worst part of this nightmare they are trying to foist upon us is the fact that each business will become mired in a heap of paperwork and administrative hassle of the massive administrative “spider web” of trying to report to (and adhere) to their individual sales tax reports, rates and rules. Each quarter my business could be responsible to filing reports to EVERY state I sold in along with sales tax reimbursement to Every on too! One quarter it might be only 3, the next 45, the next 30 and so on. It would become a nightmare and the administrative costs would definitely increase the cost of my products.

There is one bright glimmer of hope however, the accounting leaches will have a field day with all of that new business!