[gpirate]

Originally Posted by KeepingItReal

Not a big issue on this one small item but it could make a big difference on a larger item(s).

If you go to Sams and buy Turbotax software for $54.98 which originally was priced at $69.98, do you pay sales tax on the actual amount of your purchase of $54.98 or the original price amount of $69.98?

A supervisor and a manager insisted today you must pay sales tax on the original price of $69.98 and not the amount paid for the purchase which was $54.98. Their explanation was that it was an instant savings and therefore you pay the sales tax on the original price.
They also insisted Sam's does this at all their stores. There are no signs anywhere indicating tax will be charged on the higher amount.

If you buy a $1000.00 TV for $800.00 with an instant savings of $200 would you still pay sales tax on the original price of $1000.00? Tax would be $70.00 instead of $56.00 which would be well over 7% of the amount actually paid of $800.00..

They may be correct but wondered if there are any tax experts that would know for sure?

Thanks

I hope this is incorrect or I will never buy at Sams again. I will be checking my receipts more closely going forward.