BETHEL, Alaska - Another Alaska city has joined a coalition of municipalities that may soon begin collecting sales tax from the online purchases of residents. The Bethel City Council unanimously voted to join the Alaska Remote Sales Tax Commission, KYUK-AM reported Wednesday. The statewide commission would serve as a directory for online retailers, acting Bethel City Manager Bill Howell said. A 2018 U.S. Supreme Court decision declared retailers are required to collect and remit sales tax for online purchases. The Alaska Remote Sales Tax Commission was established through the Alaska Municipal League.

Source: thestar January 31, 2020 15:56 UTC