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Collecting 'tax' on an untaxed item could be considered acting falsely under color of law.


"Under color of law" means that you're a law enforcement official. Collecting extra tax and then remitting to the state will almost certainly not cause you any issues.


>"Under color of law" means that you're a law enforcement official.

No.

Collection of taxes is done to enforce law, unless the state is compelling people with something else?


> Collection of taxes is done to enforce law

To _comply with_ law.


comply with and enforce


No you just have to remit the tax.


There is no tax in this situation.




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