[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Posters are entitled to an opinion, but other posters have different opinions. That doesn't make them "ridiculous". Personally, I don't think it was a mistake. The OP told the cashier that they could not tax a gift card, but the cashier did not offer to make a correction. Instead, he made up some bogus claim that it was an activation fee. The OP was absolutely correct, and it clearly says so on the Florida state website. Business owners know what they can and cannot tax. I am not a business owner, but even I know that gift cards are not taxable.

My pet peeve is store has buy one get one and insists on collecting tax on both.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

My pet peeve is store has buy one get one and insists on collecting tax on both.

If the discount is applied at the moment of sale, they can only tax the actual sale price. Taxing an item not charged for would be illegal.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

If the discount is applied at the moment of sale, they can only tax the actual sale price. Taxing an item not charged for would be illegal.

If the state does not investigate remittances how would they get into trouble?

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

If the state does not investigate remittances how would they get into trouble?

If someone reports them to the state, they may do an audit.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

if someone reports them to the state, they may do an audit.

i will! I will! Choose me! 😃😃

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

My pet peeve is store has buy one get one and insists on collecting tax on both.

So, just what is the tax rate on "FREE"?
Although, presumably, the store paid tax on it and would like to get that back, somehow.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by fdpaq0580

So, just what is the tax rate on "FREE"?
Although, presumably, the store paid tax on it and would like to get that back, somehow.

The store cannot keep any money they collect as a "sales tax". All of this money goes to the state and county. And, they cannot charge a tax on a product that they give away for free, like a "buy one get one free". The free one cannot be taxed.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

Ridiculous position to take. But simple enough, don’t shop there.

No, it stealing.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by fdpaq0580

So, just what is the tax rate on "FREE"?
Although, presumably, the store paid tax on it and would like to get that back, somehow.

Actually do not think they paid a sales tax as they bought it for resale so they would just pay when they sell the product.