State files lawsuit in defense of newly enacted sales tax law

Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill filed a lawsuit on behalf of the state Monday asking a court to find one of Indiana's newest laws constitutional.

House Enrolled Act 1129, which went into effect July 1, would require out-of-state businesses to collect and remit the same sales taxes as Indiana-based businesses, according to a news release.

The lawsuit "seeks to level the playing field" between Indiana businesses and out-of-state businesses conducting business online.

In a statement released Monday night, Gov. Eric Holcomb called for the United States Supreme Court to overturn its 1992 ruling that out-of-state retails not collect and remit sales and use taxes.

"In light of the rapid evolution and capabilities of software and technology, the incredible growth of online sales in recent years and other factors, it’s time for the Supreme Court to revisit and overturn this ruling," Holcomb said. "Hoosier-based businesses need the ability to compete on a level playing field as soon as possible."

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