Republicans love states' rights as long as they don't interfere with corporate profits

Proposed “Business Activity Tax Nexus” Legislation Would Seriously Undermine State Taxes on Corporate Profits And Harm the Economy — Center on Budget and Policy Priorities:

GOP take on States' Rights: awesome when used for racism,
not so much for taxation. (Image via Pandagon)

BATSA would block states from asserting corporate income tax nexus over out-of-state companies that license trademarks to related in-state businesses. This would deprive states of a key tool they are using to shut down perhaps the most abusive state corporate tax shelter in widespread use.