By: Ellie Moffat
Coupons can create sales tax confusion. In general, sales tax is based upon the total amount of value received by a seller. A manufacturer’s coupon generally provides for reimbursement and is therefore generally included in the amount taxed. Store coupons and discounts generally do not provide reimbursement for a store. They just reduce the amount of money a store receives so they are generally not included in the amount taxed.
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