Bill > H2665

This bill proposes to amend Chapter 64H of the General Laws to allow purchasers to receive a refund of sales tax, also known as an excise, on returned merchandise. Specifically, if a purchaser returns an item to the vendor within a certain timeframe after purchase and receives a full refund of the purchase price (minus any handling fees), they will be entitled to get back the sales tax they originally paid. For most items, this refund is available if the return occurs between 30 and 90 days after purchase. However, for motor vehicles, the timeframe is extended, allowing for a sales tax refund if returned between 180 days and one year and 90 days after purchase. This provision aims to ensure that consumers are not unfairly charged sales tax on items they ultimately return and do not keep.