There should be no tax on services. I would have him ask at office what the charge was for. Then if he is correct that they call it a tax he should call his ins company and talk with them.
Seattle, ask if the office charges for use of a credit card. We use them on noncovered charges and have never experienced the add on fees. Firms typically factor it into the price of noncovered items, where it's less noticeable.
Unless I'm mistaken, I don't believe that lay people, or anyone other than a governmental entity, has taxing authority under the US and state constitutions.
I suspect the $1 is a processing charge, or late charge, or something like that. Perhaps your elderly friend was confused?
Still, it's not very friendly of his doctor to do this; unless this doctor is an outstanding practitioner, I'd be looking for one who doesn't pad the bill.
I suspect the $1 is a processing charge, or late charge, or something like that. Perhaps your elderly friend was confused?
Still, it's not very friendly of his doctor to do this; unless this doctor is an outstanding practitioner, I'd be looking for one who doesn't pad the bill.