I just purchased a GAP crusader from another member here on the hide, went to my local gunshop to get a copy of his FFL to be shipped with the rifle. He stated that i would have to pay sales tax when the rifle arrived there, i asked what that was and how much and he stated that its the law, and with the price i paid for the GAP sales tax would be $222, is this true?
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Quick Question FFL transfer fee?
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Re: Quick Question FFL transfer fee?
Might want to talk to a different FFL holder, call one of the other gun shops in your area.
Might want to talk to a different FFL holder, call one of the other gun shops in your area.
Re: Quick Question FFL transfer fee?
He is full of shit, you have already paid for the rifle and that transaction is not with him. He could, however, charge you tax on the transaction fee.
Take a look at the 10th post on this thread:
http://www.nevadashooters.com/showthread.php?t=16403
He is full of shit, you have already paid for the rifle and that transaction is not with him. He could, however, charge you tax on the transaction fee.
Take a look at the 10th post on this thread:
http://www.nevadashooters.com/showthread.php?t=16403
Re: Quick Question FFL transfer fee?
You will have to check with FFL holders in your state to be sure, but here in Washington I am required to pay the state sales tax on any gun that is transfered through my books. I don't think the state cares if I pay the tax or the customer does, but they want their money one way or the other.
You will have to check with FFL holders in your state to be sure, but here in Washington I am required to pay the state sales tax on any gun that is transfered through my books. I don't think the state cares if I pay the tax or the customer does, but they want their money one way or the other.
Re: Quick Question FFL transfer fee?
+1 to what 1911gunner said.
Depends on the states law but WA law is worded to say tax is supposed to be collected on all sales.
Since the sale of firearms must be documented via the FFL that made gun sales easy pickings. Auto sales also are easy prey for tax as you will have to register at some point. By letter of the law we are supposed to pay tax on iternet sales items but there is no way to really enforce that so they have turned to going after items that are traceable.
To the OP have the seller include a bill of sale for a value much lower, still sucks to pay tax but no reason to pay full value of tax.
+1 to what 1911gunner said.
Depends on the states law but WA law is worded to say tax is supposed to be collected on all sales.
Since the sale of firearms must be documented via the FFL that made gun sales easy pickings. Auto sales also are easy prey for tax as you will have to register at some point. By letter of the law we are supposed to pay tax on iternet sales items but there is no way to really enforce that so they have turned to going after items that are traceable.
To the OP have the seller include a bill of sale for a value much lower, still sucks to pay tax but no reason to pay full value of tax.
Re: Quick Question FFL transfer fee?
The only thing I would add about the value on the invoice or reciept would be that most states law will have some provision for actual or fair market value of the firearm. In my shop we just ask that the reciept have a reasonable value on it or we will have to base it on fair market value. If we were to be auditied by the state they will expect a certain amount of tax for the firearm and if I didn't charge enough I will be expected to make up the difference. The good thing is that I have some leeway to determine fair market value and I try to help my customer as much as I am allowed.
The only thing I would add about the value on the invoice or reciept would be that most states law will have some provision for actual or fair market value of the firearm. In my shop we just ask that the reciept have a reasonable value on it or we will have to base it on fair market value. If we were to be auditied by the state they will expect a certain amount of tax for the firearm and if I didn't charge enough I will be expected to make up the difference. The good thing is that I have some leeway to determine fair market value and I try to help my customer as much as I am allowed.
Re: Quick Question FFL transfer fee?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 1911gunner</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The only thing I would add about the value on the invoice or reciept would be that most states law will have some provision for actual or fair market value of the firearm. In my shop we just ask that the reciept have a reasonable value on it or we will have to base it on fair market value. If we were to be auditied by the state they will expect a certain amount of tax for the firearm and if I didn't charge enough I will be expected to make up the difference. The good thing is that I have some leeway to determine fair market value and I try to help my customer as much as I am allowed. </div></div>
What if the buyer did a trade? i.e. no money transfers hands.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 1911gunner</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The only thing I would add about the value on the invoice or reciept would be that most states law will have some provision for actual or fair market value of the firearm. In my shop we just ask that the reciept have a reasonable value on it or we will have to base it on fair market value. If we were to be auditied by the state they will expect a certain amount of tax for the firearm and if I didn't charge enough I will be expected to make up the difference. The good thing is that I have some leeway to determine fair market value and I try to help my customer as much as I am allowed. </div></div>
What if the buyer did a trade? i.e. no money transfers hands.
Re: Quick Question FFL transfer fee?
I am not 100% sure about this, but I believe that we would be required to collect tax on the fair market value of the gun. I don't know if the state would see the difference between paying for a gun with money or paying for a gun with another gun.
I am not 100% sure about this, but I believe that we would be required to collect tax on the fair market value of the gun. I don't know if the state would see the difference between paying for a gun with money or paying for a gun with another gun.
