Okla. Admin. Code § 710:65-7-2

Current through Vol. 42, No. 3, October 15, 2024

Section 710:65-7-2 - Vendor responsibility for collection of sales tax; treatment of sales tax by vendor

(a) The primary burden for operation of the sales tax system is upon the vendor of merchandise, the performer of taxable services, and the renter or lessor of property, and requires that they collect the tax from the purchaser, user or consumer. If a vendor fails or refuses to collect the tax, he not only becomes liable for payment of the tax, but also subjects himself to the possibility of being fined or imprisoned for a period of time.

(b) The vendor is required to add the tax to the selling price or charge. A vendor is specifically prohibited from advertising or holding out to the public in any way, directly or indirectly, that he will absorb all or any part of the tax or that he will relieve the purchaser from the payment of all or any part of the tax. The vendor who violates this provision shall be fined or imprisoned, or both. For second or subsequent offenses, the penalty is doubled. [See: 68 O.S. § 1361 ]