HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The U.S. Supreme Court ruled this week that all online sales are subject to the same state and local sales taxes that are collected on purchases at local retailers.

Hutchinson City Manager John Deardoff commented on how online sales have hurt the tax collections for the city:

 

Deardoff says it’s too early to know how much could be coming back to the city, but when sales tax is collected for online purchases, it could mean more money coming to cities and counties here in Kansas.

The ruling by the high court also means an added cost for many online shoppers.