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Senate approves sales‑tax nexus language despite litigation concerns
Summary
The Senate moved Senate Bill 226, expanding the state's definition of sales‑tax nexus with a $125,000 small-seller exemption; sponsors argued it protects Utah's tax base while opponents warned of likely court challenges and urged patience as Congress considers federal action.
Senators advanced Senate Bill 226 on March 5, a measure that further defines when an out‑of‑state or affiliated seller has a sufficient nexus in Utah to require collection of sales and use tax.
Sponsor Senator Harper characterized the bill as a state response to preserve the sales‑tax base and said the measure includes a…
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