Explains constitutional requirements of the commerce clause and the due process clause that a retailer have a certain connection or "nexus" to a State before that State can require the collection of tax. Examines whether recent State laws that impose sales and use taxes on sales made over the Internet comply with the nexus standard; and reviews Federal legislation that would affect the standard. Addresses scope of the Internet Tax Freedom Act moratorium on multiple or discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce and taxes on Internet access.
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