WEBINAR: Next up in the Summer Series of Sales and Use Tax Webinars, DRS will be holding a webinar on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.  This session will provide an overview of the sales and use tax requirements pertaining to Janitorial Services and Maintenance Services. Select here to register.

Ruling 89-91, Gift Certificates


The purchase of a gift certificate is not subject to sales and use tax. The gift certificate is deemed to be consideration at the time it is redeemed by the retailer.

The sales or use tax applies to the total sales price for the purchase of taxable merchandise when the gift certificate is redeemed by the retailer.

 

LEGAL DIVISION

September 6, 1989