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Mass. Online Sales Tax Raises Legal Questions

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On July 1, Massachusetts will begin collecting sales tax on online purchases. Governor Baker estimates the change could net roughly $30 million for the commonwealth in the next year.

However, the move could mean a legal battle — we talk about what the precedent is.

Guest

Asma Khalid, WBUR BostonomiX reporter. She tweets @asmamk and @bostonomix.

This segment aired on May 11, 2017.

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