Results 1 to 4 of 4
  1. #1
    Join Date
    Aug 2009
    Posts
    1

    Default Can a Store Refuse to Give a Cash Register Receipt

    My question involves a consumer law issue in the State of: New York.

    There is a copy shop that I frequent to make copies and send faxes. I always ask for a receipt for my records (I need them for my taxes). The store writes the amount I paid on a slip of paper and stamps the stores name on it. I always ask for a receipt printed from their cash register as well. Most of the time, there isn't a problem, but lately I have run into one of their employees who refuse to give me a receipt from the cash register. At first he said "his boss said not to give cash register receipts, just the hand written ones." When I told him that was not true, that I always asked for a receipt from the register and received it (I even had some in my wallet to show him), then he said "the machine was out of paper and to come back tomorrow."

    I cannot find any details online regarding my right to a cash register receipt in New York City or New York State. It seems to me that if they are taking cash and not keeping any computer record of it, they don't have to pay taxes on it and isn't that illegal for businesses? What are my rights here as a consumer? I look forward to your replies!

    Kind regards,
    Cat

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Jan 2006
    Posts
    38,867

    Default Re: Can a Store Refuse to Give a Cash Register Receipt

    so you are implying that a business must use a cash register? I don't think so.

    a proper written receipt is just as legit as a cash register receipt.

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Nov 2009
    Posts
    8

    Default Re: Can a Store Refuse to Give a Cash Register Receipt

    If you suspect any tax fraud, then go to the IRS and suggest an audit.

    If you want a register receipt, then wait til the owner is there and have a polite chat and ask that the employee give you a register receipt.

    Solve your problems from a position of power. the employee really is at the bottom of the food chain. So go through the manager/owner.

    But - the handwritten receipt *is* good as evidence as suggested above

    Best regards,
    006mom

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Mar 2008
    Posts
    1,995

    Default Re: Can a Store Refuse to Give a Cash Register Receipt

    Quote Quoting CatBlue
    View Post
    My question involves a consumer law issue in the State of: New York.

    There is a copy shop that I frequent to make copies and send faxes. I always ask for a receipt for my records (I need them for my taxes). The store writes the amount I paid on a slip of paper and stamps the stores name on it. I always ask for a receipt printed from their cash register as well. Most of the time, there isn't a problem, but lately I have run into one of their employees who refuse to give me a receipt from the cash register. At first he said "his boss said not to give cash register receipts, just the hand written ones." When I told him that was not true, that I always asked for a receipt from the register and received it (I even had some in my wallet to show him), then he said "the machine was out of paper and to come back tomorrow."

    I cannot find any details online regarding my right to a cash register receipt in New York City or New York State. It seems to me that if they are taking cash and not keeping any computer record of it, they don't have to pay taxes on it and isn't that illegal for businesses? What are my rights here as a consumer? I look forward to your replies!

    Kind regards,
    Cat
    The written receipt is a "valid" receipt as the others mentioned. You do not need yet another register receipt, which itself is a valid receipt.

    While it's nice that that you need it for your tax records, the fact that the worker or the owner is cheating on taxes is not your concern. If you beleive you're dealing with a crook, find yourself another print or copy shop.

    While on the subject of cheating on taxes, I know someone who asks for written receipts, and the register receipts, and deducts both of them separately for his tax returns, as both are valid receipts. So if you accuse the shop owner of being a tax cheat, you can easily be accused of the same thing yourself.

    1. Sponsored Links
       

Similar Threads

  1. Replies: 1
    Last Post: 04-09-2011, 02:40 PM
  2. Theft and Larceny: Fired for Stealing From the Cash Register - What Should I Do to Protect My Future
    By bpk in forum Criminal Charges
    Replies: 8
    Last Post: 06-02-2010, 06:50 PM
  3. Retailers: Never Refunded but Receipt Says Cash Refund
    By xeno03 in forum Consumer Law
    Replies: 6
    Last Post: 01-08-2010, 10:01 AM
  4. Theft and Larceny: Stealing from the Cash Register at Work
    By stuckinyork18 in forum Criminal Charges
    Replies: 5
    Last Post: 08-03-2009, 09:59 AM
  5. Retail Fraud / Shoplifting: Store Says I Returned Item on Receipt and Picked Up Item in Store
    By goodtogo123 in forum Criminal Charges
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 05-26-2009, 09:49 PM
 
 
Sponsored Links

Legal Help, Information and Resources