- Arizona Court of Appeals reversed a lower court ruling regarding physical presence nexus
- Businesses need to be aware of in-state activities by independent contractors for sales tax nexus
- RockAuto, an online auto parts retailer, disputed Arizona Department of Revenue’s assessment of sales tax
- RockAuto contracted with in-state suppliers to fulfill customer orders
- Court of Appeals found that suppliers’ activities created physical presence nexus for RockAuto
- Tax Court and Court of Appeals applied the same nexus principle
- RockAuto employees visited Arizona to meet with suppliers and strengthen relationships
Source: aprio.com
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