September 3, 2024
A growing number of states are considering retail delivery fees to help pay for infrastructure, to help make up for diminishing returns from gas taxes. One of the big criticisms of online delivery taxes? That they end up hurting customers of more modest means.
August 2024
While state governments look at retail delivery fees as a source of income, they cover only a small fraction of budget shortfalls. These fees are a form of regressive tax, so they negatively affect lower-income populations more. With higher taxes, consumers cut back on consumption, which hurts the economy, especially small local businesses.
August 5, 2024
Seller impersonation fraud is on the rise. A study conducted by NDP Analytics found that 28% of title companies experienced at least one seller impersonation fraud attempt in 2023, and in April 2024 alone, 19% of firms experienced at least one of these attempts.