Isn't this an 'Ink Tax"?
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Isn't this an 'Ink Tax"?
Sounds like some members of congress are gonna try to put a stop to these sorts of taxes:
https://www.breitbart.com/2nd-amendm...xes-guns-ammo/
No surprise here, I'm just unofficially tracking which web-based companies are charging the new tax and which ones aren't, and PSA is.Attachment 98550
APEX Gun Parts is charging the Colorado excise tax, it is the law and we have been thru more than one audit by our Colorado state officials in our 20 years being in businessQuote:
Originally Posted by kidicarus13
The reason you won't see it (yet) on the your invoice is that our service provider (AVALARA) has failed to make it work on our web site!
Even with 2 months of notice!
So, we are paying the excise tax on your purchases out of our own "pockets".
SARCO is in the same boat as us, and is also paying the excise tax on Colorado residents purchases out of "pocket".
Richard
@APEXgunparts:
As I read it, and maybe it changed from that time, but it exempted Police and Military from the tax.
So if I show you my CAC card is that acceptable for orders? or?
We are in an active conversation with the Colorado state tax office about this new tax.Quote:
Originally Posted by Oscar77
They provided what they felt was guidance as to what articles we are required to collect tax on.
We are working with that and so far have over 4000 SKU's that require the excise tax to be collected from Colorado customers.
Our understanding on Police and Military customers is organizational purchases are exempt, just as wholesale purchases from other businesses are.
The contact with the state tax office is on going, I am sure they have specific guidance about Police and Military purchases.
If/ when AVALARA gets their software configured, then we have to upload credentials to that system for any exception to occur, it is out of our hands.
Richard
Sir:Quote:
Originally Posted by APEXgunparts
I appreciate your input.
We can all agree none of us (well 75% of us) didn't ask for this and you are truly stuck as a Colorado business to comply.
Of course, I am Military so as this works out, I'll see if its the "show the CAC card deal" or not.
Well, here is the answer for "Police" and "Military" seeking exemption from the excise tax.Quote:
Originally Posted by Oscar77
There is a form to be filled out and left with the retailer, as they need this for their records to prove why the tax was not collected.
The new Colorado FDD is tied to the department of revenue and so they will be checking for this excise tax collection as part of their gun dealer inspect job and failure in that area will get your FFL pulled.
Here is a copy of the form required for exemption of Police or Military sales ( DR 7612 )
As you can see the exemption is not really for purchases by individual members.
Richard
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After reviewing the form, I would disagree. In my interpretation (I know, worthless), Sections 1, 2, 3 or 4, and 5 need completed. I suppose interpretation could be left up to the retailer. I'm sure someone at Dept. of Revenue could provide clarification. Not an unreasonable question.Quote:
Originally Posted by APEXgunparts
Gotta admit... Colorado... pretty awesome.Attachment 98562