Independence Day, the Latest Tax Holiday?
Two questions here: Should churches be allowed to sell fireworks on their property without a special permit? And if so, should those sales be tax-free?
Personally I prefer churches be required to obtain a permit for fireworks sales. If nothing else the act of acquiring a permit forces any organization to slow down and be aware of the laws and regulations that govern the activity in which they are about to engage. That’s a good thing, in my book.
As for the sales tax issue, apparently churches can currently have up to a three-consecutive-day, sales tax-free sale. Seems to me churches are missing a huge opportunity if they don’t exploit that. And not with regard to fireworks. Tax-free back-to-school sales, anyone?
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Gene says RE: Independence Day, the Latest Tax Holiday? June 2, 2009 at 10:21am
If nothing else, a permit allows the city to keep track of who’s running a stand.