Wayfair Bills Are On the Horizon Despite Disruptions

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many states have postponed legislative sessions due to health concerns and to abide by current social distancing recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

However, despite these disruptions, lawmakers from several states are still prioritizing legislation related to South Dakota v. Wayfair, which established precedent for economic nexus. These states have been late to the table on such legislation or clarification.

Kansas

After the Wayfair ruling, the Kansas Department of Revenue (DOR) stated all remote sellers, regardless of size, would be required to collect sales and use taxes starting October 1, 2019. However, the Kansas Attorney General determined the Kansas DOR does not have the authority to implement such requirements without providing safe harbor for small sellers. In response, the Kansas DOR disagreed, leaving remote sellers without clear guidance.

In an effort to provide additional direction and address the taxation of digital sales, Kansas lawmakers have introduced two bills.
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