Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Who is required to collect sales tax in the state of Pennsylvania?

PERSONS REQUIRED TO BE LICENSED:


a. Sales, Use and Hotel Occupancy Taxes


Every person, association, fiduciary, partnership, corporation, or other entity making taxable sales of tangible personal property or services must obtain a Sales Tax license. Sales include leasing or renting of tangible personal property and the rental of hotel or motel rooms. Failure to be licensed may subject the seller to a fine. Entities which make taxable purchases but did not pay sales tax upon purchase should report use tax directly to the Department.

b. Public Transportation Assistance Fund Taxes and Fees

(Every person, association, fiduciary, partnership, corporation, or other entity selling new tires for highway use, or renting, or leasing of motor vehicles must obtain a separate license. Failure to do so may subject the seller to a fine. Entities leasing motor vehicles from no registered vendors should report tax directly to the Department.


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