HB6059: Federal Gift Shop Tax Act
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To permit a State to impose a sales tax on qualifying purchases at any gift shop on Federal property, and for other purposes.
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This bill allows states to collect sales tax on items bought at gift shops located on federal property, such as national parks or government buildings. Currently, federal property is often exempt from state sales taxes. The bill has been introduced in Congress and is awaiting review. It would apply only to gift shop purchases, not other federal operations. Eleanor Norton sponsors the legislation.
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HB6059: Federal Gift Shop Tax Act