Will Mom-and-Pop E-Commerce Shops be Economically Affected if Online Sales Tax Passes?

While closing the online sales tax loophole would represent an additional expense for the vast majority of online operators, the cost would be nominal and implementation and ongoing maintenance burdens would be practically nonexistent. There are affordable options on the market now that automatically calculate, collect and file taxes. In fact, automating the process has been found to save merchants a significant amount by helping them avoid the fees and penalties they would have to pay if they forget to file returns.