Two Alabama cities want more online sales tax revenue and they want a court to give it to them

Mountain Brook and Tuscaloosa MAY have a legit gripe about online sales tax distribution, but the courtroom is not the arena for the fight.

These entities and anyone else who believes the online sales tax is unfair to cities or counties, because the state is taking a significant cut, need to persuade their legislators to change the laws.

Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN.

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Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN