Iowa Administrative Code Title 701 — Department of Revenue
Iowa Admin. Code r. 701—213.10(423) — Redemption of meal tickets, coupon books and merchandise cards as a taxable sale
When meal tickets, coupon books, or merchandise cards are sold by persons engaged exclusively in selling taxable commodities or services, tax shall be levied at the time such items are redeemed by the customer. Tax shall not be added at the time of purchase of the meal ticket, coupon book, or merchandise card. When a retailer sells gift certificates, tax shall be added at the time the gift certificate is redeemed.
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