We’re a species of habit. We like things that are familiar and comfortable and we don’t enjoy change. Vending machines, for example, have looked and behaved the same since the dawn of civilization, except for one thing. Size. They’re mostly very big and very chunky. But now some enterprising company has decided to buck the trend and introduce a machine that is small enough to fit on a desk top.
The Koolatron Vending Refrigerator has all the drop slot, window dressing cool of a full sized soft drink vending machine, but in a tiny package. It holds 10 cans of soda, and cools them to 32 degrees below ambient room temperature, which is chilly. It works off a standard power source, stands 18 inches tall and makes a satisfyingly clunky sound as the can drops into the receptacle at the bottom. Most awesome. Priced at $129.95 excluding refreshments.
Who is responsible for this tax?
Businesses that offer coin-operated amusement machines for their customers must be licensed or registered by the Comptroller's office. The agency also collects a state occupation tax for each machine exhibited. Applications for a license or registration certificate must include payment for the license or certificate fees and the occupation tax.
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Coin-operated machines include all types of electronic devices that require the customer to insert a coin, bill, metal slug, token, electronic card or check to play a game, music or pleasure machine.
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Jan 23, 2009 It works and cools the coins just keep falling to the coin return slot on the front of the machine like its not accepting the quarters. Im about to get a different machine if i cant fix this one my locations getting upset. Coin Insert and Coin Return Knob: Insert a coin in to the coin insert for the drink. Turn the coin-return knob or wait for 15 seconds without selecting any options for coin to be returned to return slot.
Rates
Read the descriptions of coin-operated amusement machine fees to learn which ones you must pay, then find the corresponding information in the tables below to determine the dollar amount due.
A general business license is needed to manufacture, own, buy, sell, rent, lease, trade, maintain, transport, exhibit or store coin-operated amusement machines in Texas. General business license holders can house a machine in another person's business.
An import license is needed to import, transport, own, buy, repair, sell or deliver coin-operated amusement machines in Texas. An import license is necessary to purchase coin-operated amusement machines from out of state to resell in Texas. Import license holders must have a general business license to offer coin-operated amusement machines for play, except for machines demonstrated for free.
A registration certificate is required from business owners who:
- own or exhibit coin-operated amusement machines only in their place of business;
- have no machines in another person's business; and
- have no financial interest in the coin-operated machines industry other than owning machines in their own business.
A repair license allows the holder to repair coin-operated amusement machines for others, and transport or store amusement machines in Texas. Machine owners can repair their own machines without obtaining a repair license.
An occupation tax permit ($60.00 annually) must be visible and securely attached to every coin-operated amusement machine available for customers to use.
| Postmark Date | General Business Fee 50 or Fewer Machines | General Business Fee 51-200 Machines | General Business Fee More than 200 Machines | Import LIcense Fee | Registration Certificate Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 30 or earlier | $200.00 | $400.00 | $500.00 | $500.00 | $150.00 |
| Dec. 1-Dec. 31 | $250.00 | $450.00 | $550.00 | $550.00 | $200.00 |
| Jan. 1-March 31 | $300.00 | $600.00 | $750.00 | $750.00 | $225.00 |
| April 1 or after | $400.00 | $800.00 | $1000.00 | $1000.00 | $300.00 |
| Postmark Date | Fee |
|---|---|
| Nov. 30 or earlier | $ 50.00 |
| Dec. 1 or after | $ 100.00 |
Due Date
Renewals and fees due annually on Nov. 30. Penalties for late filing.
Electronic Reporting
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