- North Carolina-based online retailer Eden Brothers filed a complaint against their tax advisory firm for professional negligence
- The dispute is over the firm’s failure to advise on sales tax obligations after the 2018 Wayfair vs. South Dakota decision
- The company ultimately paid $2 million in unpaid tax liabilities to 39 states
- The complaint includes claims of breach of contract, violations of professional standards, professional negligence, and breach of fiduciary duty
- The case is currently in the pre-trial process in North Carolina Business Court
- Compliance with sales tax laws in multiple states can be complex and challenging for online retailers and their accountants
- Keeping up with the constantly changing sales tax landscape can be difficult even for specialists in the field.
Source: salestaxinstitute.com
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