Did You Pay Sales Tax on the Puppy or Kitten You Bought?

I bought my dog from a breeder and I sure don't remember paying any sales tax....

If I bought a puppy at one of the Mall pet stores, I bet I would have had the sales tax on my bill.  Did you know that breeders and pet stores should be charging sales tax on puppies and kittens bought there?  The state of California believes this tax has always been there and is launching a campaign to remind and encourage pet sellers to charge sales tax.  If a breeder or a pet store makes more that 2 sales a year, they should be charging sales tax...says the State Board of Equalization.  The state thinks they are missing about $14 Million in sales tax every year on these missed pet taxes.

Next time I buy a gold fish, I'm gonna make sure they charged me tax on it...because our state needs every penny with its huge deficit budget.

Thanks for making me Your Orange County Real Estate Connection.

Best regards, Michael Caruso

 
Posted by Michael A. Caruso on 04/15/2008 11:34 PM   Comments (5)   , , , , , ,  
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5 Comments on Did You Pay Sales Tax on the Puppy or Kitten You Bought?

I just checked my receipt - I paid $62.33 when I bought my dog! That's in Illinois and I bought my dog at a pet store. 

04/15/2008 11:40 PM by Bo Buchanan-Blue60.com Directory For Real Estate Pro's (Blue60.com)

I agree.  The government needs our help.  I keep expecting to be charged taxes on my 6 month old instead of the tax break I was expecting.

04/15/2008 11:44 PM by Laura Frye, CRS, GRI (RE/MAX Tri-City Realty)

Hi Laura,

That's when you know it is time to just sign you kid over to the state.  Let them raise him.

04/15/2008 11:49 PM by Bill Exeter (1031 Exchange Expert) (Exeter 1031 Exchange Services, LLC)

I think that technically, assuming it's a reputable and tax paying breeder, the sales tax is included in your flat out-the-door price, because they have to submit a sales tax return based on their sales.  Now, of course, if they elect not to be honest, all bets are off.  In reality though, aren't all taxes a case of honesty?  Just a thought...

04/15/2008 11:51 PM by Barbara (Robbins) Asbury (Prudential Colorado Real Estate)

...and we all know how California just loves our tax money!

04/17/2008 01:41 AM by Niman @TReXGlobal.com (TReXGlobal.com)

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