Getting Started: Taxes

Taxes are a sure thing, even in the world of couponing.  Uncle Sam never misses out on his share of the pie.  You always have to pay tax on your items, even if they are free after coupons.  Sometimes your overage will cover the tax, which is a bonus.  Technically, stores are not supposed to charge you tax on items that you use a FREE coupon on (where the coupon states a FREE item, no purchase necessary), but they usually do.