Finance, Carrying, Service, and Interest Charges

026.01 Finance, carrying, service, and interest charges which are separately stated in the sales contract and are solely for the purpose of allowing a delayed payment of the sales price are not taxable; provided, that such charges are not used as a means of avoiding imposition of the tax upon the actual sales price. The retailer or an agent of the retailer certified under the Streamlined Sales Tax Agreement is required to keep complete and adequate records showing the division of gross receipts between finance, carrying, service, or interest charges and the selling price of property or services. 026.02 Handling, crating, packing, shipping, and service charges for preparing an item for sale or transportation are taxable. (Section 77-2701.35, R.R.S. 2003, and section 77-2701.16, R.S.Supp., 2004. April 12, 2005.) Print this regulation