June 9, 2000

Loss of Tax Funds to E-Commerce Could Pose Difficulties for Public Colleges

By PETER SCHMIDT

Whenever state revenue fails to meet projections, higher education is vulnerable

Unlikely as it may seem, the rapid growth of electronic commerce could spell financial trouble for many public colleges.

The reason: Purchasing over the Internet enables consumers to avoid paying sales taxes,

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