Deli Operator Held Liable for Sales Taxes on Party Platters Due to Preparation Work

• Deli operator found liable for sales taxes on sales of party platters
• Administrative law judge rejected deli operator’s argument
• Deli operator separated condiments into individual packaging, while retail stores sell them in jars or bottles
• Platters included pre-sliced lettuce, tomatoes, and onions, whereas retail stores sell them unsliced
• ALJ believes the preparation work done by the deli operator differentiated the food on the platters from items sold in a retail store

Source: kpmg.com

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