Ed Pawlowski wrote:

On Fri, 25 Nov 2011 09:59:34 -0600, G. Morgan
wrote:

Ed Pawlowski wrote:

I'm not sure how it works
in other states or even in PA today (it has been over 35 years since I
collected taxes) but for the 5% collected, I kept 1% for my fee and
remitted 4% to the state. On a few million $$$ in sales, that 1%
would cover some software costs.

Huh? You helped yourself to a percent for your "fee"? I don't think
that would fly here and now. That is stealing.


phone rings

me Hello, may I help you?

comptroller Yes, Mr. Morgan this is the state comptroller. Your tax
remittance was incorrect.

me Really? By how much?

comptroller Well, it looks like you only charged 4% but the rate is 5%

me Yeah, I kept 1% for my 'fee'


I just followed the instructions. The "fee" was not my idea, it was
what the state gave you for the expense of collecting. How is that
stealing?

I've never heard of them letting you keep a 'fee' for your effort.
Either I'm getting screwed, or the law is different in your state.

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