North Carolina Administrative Code Title 17 — Revenue
17 NCAC 07B .3804 — Gift Certificates And Gift Cards
Charges for gift certificates or gift cards are not subject to sales and use tax, pursuant to G.S. 105-164.4, at the time of initial sale for the gift certificate or gift card. When the holder of a gift certificate or gift card redeems the gift certificate or gift card for items, as the term item is defined in G.S. 105-164.3, the transaction is subject to the same sales and use taxes applicable to the item as if it were purchased without a gift certificate or gift card. SECTION .3900 - CONTAINERS: WRAPPING: PACKING AND SHIPPING MATERIALS 17 NCAC 07B .3901 CONTAINERS: WRAPPING: PACKING AND SHIPPING MATERIALS
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