Brady Tax

[boxers.forever]

I live in Charlotte NC and at one of the local gun stores they charge a $12.00 Brady tax for all hand guns sold. I asked what the tax was for and they said it was for storing the gun permit, none of the other gun stores have ever heard of this. Has anyone else ever heard of this?

 

[Ed Hamberger]

I can't find any such tax on the statutes in NC, I'd call NC Atty Gen Roy Cooper and inquire about it. Sounds like someone has their hand in the consumers back pocket... :yu:

 

[mpohio]

Sounds like Redd and Beuford needed lunch money for that day :biggrin:

 

[mg1cigar]

I live in the greater Charlotte area too, I'm going to check my handgun receipts to see. I have my CCP so it looks like I'm the one who holds my gun permit. I'm going to also research this,
1) for my own knowledge,
2) because if what you state is correct I think it's a crock of crap.
Hopefully I'll be able to repost my findings.

 

[Lowjiber]

How clever is that? Huh? Brady Tax...my butt.

 

[Kasper]

It is probably a real tax just started to increase the money needed to keep the State government running.

Here in Washington State they have came up with a usage tax or fee as they call it to get the sales tax from items bought online.

The following is all from the Washington State Dept of Revenue information:
In an interstate transfer of firearms the Washington gun dealer is required to collect use tax from the Washington resident on the purchase price of the firearm. Use tax is collected from the Washington customer at the time the customer takes possession of the firearm. Use tax is collected on the total selling price, including freight and/or delivery charges and other amounts added, such a an amount for insurance coverage.
If the selling price is not evident, it is up to the gun dealer to obtain this price by either requiring the purchaser to show the purchase price or to obtain that information from the out-of-state dealer. If, for whatever reason, the dealer is still unable to obtain the original purchase price, RCW 82.08.010 provides that the fair market value shall be used. It is the responsibility of the Washington gun dealer to determine the price in order to report and pay the use tax due.
Robin D :
Exception:
However, neither sales tax nor use tax applies on the service charge for processing the required Federal and State forms and contacting the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) when the fee is stated separately from the selling price of the firearm and freight and/or delivery charges, insurance, etc.
Robin D :
Not really an exception but important to know what is taxable.

Customer Reply
What is the Use Tax? Is it the same as the regular sales tax usually charged for retail products?




Accepted Answer

Yes, it is what the state resident pays when they buy something out of state and have it sent into the state. The dealer is required to collect Use Tax because the dealer is not really selling the firearm but transferring it to to resident's possession. Can't legally call it a Sales Tax.

 

[mg1cigar]

I Hope this answers your question.
Well, here's what I have found so far:

Brady Background Checks (Score: 100%)
Rebutting the Gun Lobby POSITION: The Brady Campaign supports requiring Brady criminal background checks on all gun sales, including at gun shows, with a requirement that a record of the sale be kept. Requiring background checks on unlicensed sales at gun shows is known as “closing the gun show loophole.” Under current federal law, background checks are only required for sales by federally licensed firearm dealers (FFLs). Advocates for closing the gun show loophole will encounter statements by the gun lobby that don’t tell the whole story. The answers below rebut the most common gun ...
Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence : Brady Background Checks

Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence : Search Results

 

[santa]

It is said the only sure things in life is death and taxes.

 

[mg1cigar]

It is said the only sure things in life is death and taxes.

Actually, the only sure thing is death itself.

 

[jerry015]

Was that at hyatt? that was the only place I was charged for that.

 

[Anthony_I_Am]

It is probably a real tax just started to increase the money needed to keep the State government running.

Here in Washington State they have came up with a usage tax or fee as they call it to get the sales tax from items bought online.

1) This ain't Washington.
2) "Probably" won't cut it.





There is no such "tax" in NC. He's just calling his fee a tax. There's a few gun shops that nickel and dime you to death. Gun shops aren't charged a fee to run a background check.

 

[aosailor]

Was that at hyatt? that was the only place I was charged for that.

when I read the OP, the first thing I thought of was Hyatt's... they are always overpriced and sometimes a bit rude... they are the LAST place I go to for my shopping needs....

 

[boxers.forever]

Can't something be done about this

Isn't there some kind of law about calling something a tax when it isn't. They have got me for 6 pistols this past year before I started wondering about this tax. That's $60.00

 

[Kasper]

Well if there is no such tax on the books I would call the attorney general and let him\her know. Other than that don't shop at that store. And save your receipts that show them charging you a fee or tax that they had no right to charge you for.

 

[Ed Hamberger]

There is no Brady Tax anywhere, in any state. This is just a ripoff by Hyatt in the consumers, and to think... their supposed to be one of GRNC's sponsors. I'd turn them into both the NC AG, Roy Cooper and the Greater Charlotte Better Business Bureau. No telling judt how long these theives have been ripping off the consumer!

 

[BlackieChan]

It is probably a real tax just started to increase the money needed to keep the State government running.

Here in Washington State they have came up with a usage tax or fee as they call it to get the sales tax from items bought online.

Stupid money grabbing Washington State. There are so many damn taxes on the books here. Can you believe that someone is pushing for a progressive income tax?

Get rid of every other damn tax and then we can talk about a flat tax constitutionally limited.

 

[mg1cigar]

This might be a tad off topic but...................

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[Grognard Gunny]

I have purchased a number of weapons over the past four years here in NC from no less than five different dealers/locations. "Brady Tax" is NOT part of the line listing of what I have paid for.

Unless it is a Charlotte unique local money grab..... (and I'd most certainly inquire at the County Seat) and perfectly legal, per local ordinance...... I have not run across such blatent nonsence in my neck of the woods.

You might just have a gun dealer with a bit of larceny in his heart.

GG

 

[snatale42]

I live in Charlotte NC and at one of the local gun stores they charge a $12.00 Brady tax for all hand guns sold. I asked what the tax was for and they said it was for storing the gun permit, none of the other gun stores have ever heard of this. Has anyone else ever heard of this?

Since it's been a while, Call the shop and ask. If they maintain that they charge this, then post their info here so people will know not to do business with them.

 

[BC1]

It is said the only sure things in life is death and taxes.

And here's a partial list of what we all pay:

• Accounts Receivable Tax
• Building Permit Tax
• CDL License Tax
• Cigarette Tax
• Corporate Income Tax
• Dog License Tax
• Federal Income Tax
• Federal Unemployment Tax (FUTA)
• Fishing License Tax
• Food License Tax
• Fuel Perm it Tax
• Gasoline Tax
• Hunting License Tax
• Inheritance Tax
• Inventory Tax
• IRS Interest Charges (tax on top of tax),
• IRS Penalties (tax on top of tax),
• Liquor Tax,
• Luxury Tax,
• Marriage License Tax,
• Medicare Tax,
• Property Tax,
• Real Estate Tax,
• Service charge taxes,
• Social Security Tax,
• Road Usage Tax (Truckers),
• Sales Taxes,
• Recreational Vehicle Tax,
• School Tax,
• State Income Tax,
• State Unemployment Tax (SUTA),
• Telephone Federal Excise Tax,
• Telephone Federal Universal Service Fe e Tax,
• Telephone Federal, State and Local Su rcharge Tax,
• Telephone Minimum Usage
• Surcharge Tax,
• Telephone Recurring and
• Non-recurring Charges Tax,
• Telephone State and Local Tax,
• Telephone Usage Charge Tax,
• Utility Tax,
• Vehicle Lic ense Registration Tax,
• Vehicle Sales Tax,
• Watercraft Registration Tax,
• Well Permit Tax,
• Workers Compensation Tax.

And then we die. :sarcastic: