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House debates bill to position Utah for taxing remote sellers; critics warn of overbreadth
Summary
House members debated Senate Bill 204 to allow Utah to collect sales tax on catalog and remote sales when federal law or courts permit. Sponsor estimated $19 million in potential revenue; opponents warned language could technically reach isolated flyers and that enforcement is limited under current law.
The House examined Senate Bill 204, a measure designed to put Utah in position to collect sales tax from out-of-state sellers who solicit Utah consumers by catalog, mail or other remote channels once federal law or judicial precedent allows.
Representative Hunt, introducing the bill, said the state could eventually realize approximately $19 million in additional sales-tax…
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