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Old Mar 30, 2017 | 2:24 pm
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ursine1
 
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In practice, yes -- this is how they do it.

In theory -- legally, there is no requirement that they refund the tax to the passenger. The only legal requirement is that the tax, if not refunded, is still paid to the government.

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