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Apr 3, 2009 | 12:39 am

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Originally Posted by missydarlin

Currently the only thing that can be deposited into your my Wallet are gift certificates. Its not meant for discount codes.

Think of it as the difference between a coupon and a gift card. One is a discount and one is a form of payment.

Say you go to the store and buy a $200 coat with a $25 coupon.. the cost of the coat is $175. You are taxed on $175 and If you return it, you get $175..and the coupon is gone. Thats similar to a discount code.

But say you go into the store and buy a $200 coat with a $25 gift card. The cost of the coat is still $200. You are taxed at $200 and if you return it, you'll get $200 back.

I'm confused about this 'tax' thing you are talking about... why would someone tax a coat?

I understand the Gov'ts willingness to get $ from airfare... but a coat?

Keep ANC tax free

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