No one likes taxes, but let’s be real about this one. Nearly everyone paid sales tax on most purchases before the internet came along. Because of the way the laws are written, we’ve mostly been getting away with tax free online purchases.
We’re supposed to be declaring those purchases separately and paying a use tax, but most aren’t doing that.
This isn’t a new tax, it’s getting back tax revenue that has been lost due to so many purchases being made online.
Of course, as others have mentioned, there are tons of loopholes, subsidies, and other craziness...usually benefitting corporations and the wealthy. The complicated tax code certainly costs a lot to enforce, and follow, and doesn’t end up feeling very fair in my opinion.