Florida house bill would give tax break to gun buyers, club members

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Guns, gun rights and gun owners are getting plenty of attention in the Florida Legislature this year, including what may be some nice tax breaks.

A tax cut package proposed in the state House would exempt gun and skeet shooting club membership fees from sales taxes and provide a tax holiday July 4 for camping gear. The bill says that includes rifles, shotguns and ammunition.

State officials estimate the club membership exemption will cut state and local revenue by $1.2 million. Rep. Matt Gaetz says it's a good idea because gun clubs promote safety.

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Florida Dept. of Revenue targeting gun clubs

UPDATED: A reader, who happens to be a retired accountant, pointed out that what the DOR is attempting is already prohibited by state law.

He provided a link to the applicable rules, which state: "Dues and fees paid by persons for memberships in clubs that do not entitle the members to use recreational or physical fitness facilities are not subject to tax. Examples of such clubs are sewing clubs, bowling clubs, square dancing clubs, bridge clubs, and gun clubs where the dues or fees entitle the payor to be a member, but do not entitle the payor to use recreational or physical fitness facilities."

"The rules already exclude gun clubs, but not much can be done when the folks at DOR refuse to obey the rules," he said.

http://thegunwriter.blogs.heraldtribune.com/19066/florida-dept-of-revenue-targeting-gun-clubs/