JP6542434B2 - Duty-free processing system, acceptance device and program - Google Patents

Description

  An embodiment of the present invention relates to a tax exemption processing system corresponding to a tax exemption system for non-residents.

  If the owner of a general type consumption tax free shop sells goods to non-residents such as foreign travelers in a certain way, the excise tax (consumption tax, liquor tax etc.) imposed on the goods Are exempted. Recently, even in specified commercial facilities such as malls, shopping centers, and tenant buildings, non-residents by procedure consignment type duty-free shops by having a third party approval tax exemption procedure business operator install a tax exemption procedure counter in the facility. It became possible to carry out the procedure of tax exemption for selling goods to persons on behalf of the manager.

  In such a specific commercial facility, a non-resident purchaser purchases goods at a tax-included price at each duty-free shop in the facility. Then, after completing the shopping at the facility, the purchaser goes to the tax exemption counter, performs tax exemption procedures, and receives a tax refund.

  Specifically, the purchaser presents to the approval tax exemption procedure business operator a proof that proves that he / she is a non-resident, such as a passport, together with a receipt etc. on which the details of the purchased item are recorded. Based on the receipt information, the approval tax exemption procedure company divides the tax exempt goods purchased by the purchaser into consumables and other general goods, adds up the tax-excluded prices for each, and is exempt from tax exemption. To judge. And if it is tax exempt, the approval tax exemption procedure company prepares documents necessary for tax exemption procedures such as purchase record slips, purchaser pledges, consumables caution labels and the like.

  Here, since the purchaser's written oath is a duty to keep the product for 7 years from the day after 2 months from the day after the last day of the taxable period to which the duty-free sale belongs at the duty-free shop belongs Create for each duty free shop that

  The approval tax exemption procedure company attaches a purchase record slip to a passport etc. and returns it to the purchaser. In addition, when the approval tax exemption procedure business operator can not grasp the contents of the case in which the expendable item is packaged, the approval tax exemption procedure business operator attaches a description of the contents and an alerted notice such as not opening until leaving the country, and delivers it to the purchaser. Furthermore, the approval tax exemption procedure company returns the tax exempt amount to the purchaser, receives a signature (sign) from the purchaser to each purchaser pledge, and collects each signed purchaser pledge. Above, procedure of tax exemption measures is completed. The collected purchaser's written oath is stored at each duty-free shop.

  In this way, the approval and tax exemption procedure business operator can perform the procedure of tax exemption measures of the tax exemption shop in the specified commercial facility by setting up the tax exemption procedure counter in the specified commercial facility. However, in the present system, the procedure of tax exemption measures performed by the tax exemption procedure counter is very complicated, the burden on the operator is large, and the procedure takes time.

JP 2012-234324 A

  The problem to be solved by the embodiments of the present invention is to reduce the burden on the operator by simplifying the procedure of tax exemption measures performed by a general type consumption tax exempt shop or a tax exemption procedure counter operated by an approved tax exemption procedure company. An object of the present invention is to provide a tax-exempt processing system that can reduce the time required for the procedure.

In one embodiment, the tax exemption processing system includes an accepting device and a settlement device, an accounting device, and a storage device.
The accepting device comprises a first receiving means , a first generating means , a first transmitting means, and an output means . The first receiving means receives the information recorded in the proof that proves that the purchaser who purchases the item is the tax exempt person . The first generation means generates tax exemption acceptance data in which a purchaser code for identifying a purchaser is associated with the information recorded in the proof received by the first reception means. The first transmission means transmits tax exemption acceptance data to the storage device. The output means outputs information indicating a purchaser code.
The accounting apparatus comprises a second receiving means , a second generating means, and a second transmitting means. The second receiving means receives the purchaser code of the purchaser. The second generation means generates tax-free purchase data in which information concerning sales of the item purchased by the purchaser is associated with the purchaser code of the purchaser received by the second reception means. The second transmission means transmits tax-free purchase data to the storage device.
The storage device comprises a first storage means and a second storage means. The first storage means stores the information recorded in the proof contained in the tax exemption reception data in the purchaser data file in which the purchaser code included in the tax exemption reception data transmitted by the first transmission means is set. Remember. The second storage means stores, in the purchaser data file in which the purchaser code included in the tax-exempt purchase data transmitted by the second transmission means is set, information relating to the sale of the article included in the tax-exempt purchase data. Do.
Settlement apparatus comprises a third receiving means, and determining means. The third receiving means receives the purchaser code of the purchaser who is going to receive a refund for the item purchase. The determination means is taxable by the purchaser identified by the purchaser code based on the information related to the sale of the item stored in the purchaser data file in which the purchaser code received by the third reception means is set. purchase the total amount of the article you determine whether or not exempt.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The schematic diagram which shows the whole structure of the tax-free processing system in one Embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a main part circuit configuration of a POS terminal included in the tax-free processing system of FIG. 1; The block diagram which shows the principal part circuit structure of the reception terminal contained in the tax-free processing system of FIG. The block diagram which shows the principal part circuit structure of the settlement terminal contained in the tax-exempt processing system of FIG. The block diagram which shows the principal part circuit structure of the management server contained in the tax-free processing system of FIG. The schematic diagram which shows the data structure of the tax-free goods database memorize | stored by the management server of FIG. The schematic diagram which shows the data structure of the buyer data file memorize | stored by the management server of FIG. FIG. 8 is a schematic view showing a data structure of a purchase record stored in the purchaser data file of FIG. 7; The flowchart which shows the procedure of the main information processing which CPU of a reception terminal performs according to a control program. The flowchart which shows the procedure of the main information processing which CPU of POS terminal performs according to a control program. The flowchart which shows the procedure of the main information processing which CPU of a settlement terminal performs according to a control program. The flowchart which shows the procedure of the main information processing which CPU of a management server performs at the time of tax exemption reception data reception. The flowchart which shows the procedure of the main information processing which CPU of a management server performs at the time of tax-free purchase data reception. The flowchart which shows the procedure of the main information processing which CPU of a management server performs at the time of tax-free settlement data reception. The schematic diagram which shows one issuance example of a refund receipt.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the tax exemption processing system capable of simplifying the procedure of tax exemption measures performed by the tax exemption procedure counter will be described using the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a schematic view showing the overall configuration of the tax exemption processing system 1. The tax exemption processing system 1 includes a specified commercial facility 2 (hereinafter referred to as a facility 2) to which a procedure consignment type tax exemption system is applied, an approval tax exemption procedure company of the facility 2 or a business entity commissioned from this company. With the data center 3 managed by

  The facility 2 is a collection of stores such as a shopping mall, a shopping center, and a tenant building. Each store is authorized from the country as a procedure consignment type consumption tax duty free shop 4 (hereinafter referred to as duty free shop 4). At each duty free shop 4, a POS (Point Of Sales) terminal 40 known as an accounting device is operating. The number of POS terminals 40 per store is not particularly limited. The facility 2 may be a general type consumption tax duty free shop, that is, a duty free shop with only one store.

  In the facility 2, a tax exemption reception counter 5 (hereinafter referred to as reception counter 5) managed by an approval tax exemption procedure business and a tax exemption procedure counter 6 (hereinafter referred to as a procedure counter 6) are installed. The reception counter 5 and the procedure counter 6 may be installed at different places in the facility 2 or may be installed at the same place.

  The reception counter 5 is a place where a non-resident, such as a foreign traveler, receives the issuance of a tax-exempt card C or a tax-exclusive sheet S required for tax-exempt article sales before a non-resident such as a foreign traveler purchases in the facility 2. In the reception counter 5, the reception terminal 50 for issuing the tax exemption card C or the tax exemption sheet S is in operation. The reception terminal 50 is an aspect of an information processing apparatus that functions as a reception apparatus. The duty-free card C is a card medium (magnetic card, IC card, etc.) capable of holding information magnetically or electrically. The duty-free sheet S is, for example, a sheet on which necessary items are printed on a receipt sheet.

  The procedure counter 6 is a place where non-residents who shop at the duty-free shop 4 in the facility 2 perform the tax-exempt procedure. For duties of procedure, refund work of excise tax (consumption tax, liquor tax etc.) paid for goods purchased by non-resident in duty-free shop 4, purchaser written oath, purchase record vote, consumables attention label etc. There are the issue of the document required for tax exemption measures, and the recovery of the purchaser's pledge. In the procedure counter 6, the settlement terminal 60 is in operation. The settlement terminal 60 is an aspect of an information processing apparatus that functions as a settlement apparatus.

  The data center 3 is installed for at least one facility 2 for the purpose of managing data related to the procedure of tax exemption at the facility 2 and storing data processed by the procedure of tax exemption. One data center may share the management of data relating to the procedure of tax exemption measures at a plurality of facilities 2 and the storage of data processed by the procedure of tax exemption measures. In the data center 3, a management server 31 for managing data concerning the procedure of tax exemption measures and data processed by the procedure of tax exemption measures is operating.

  Although the management server 31 is provided in the data center 3 in FIG. 1, the management server 31 may be provided in the facility 2 and connected and managed by a network.

  The tax exemption processing system 1 includes a computer network 7 such as the Internet (hereinafter referred to as a network 7). Then, by connecting each POS terminal 40, the reception terminal 50 and the settlement terminal 60 in the facility 2 and the management server 31 in the data center 3 in the network 7 in a two-way communication manner, the tax free processing system 1 Be built.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a main part circuit configuration of the POS terminal 40. As shown in FIG. The POS terminal 40 includes a central processing unit (CPU) 401, a read only memory (ROM) 402, a random access memory (RAM) 403, an auxiliary storage device 404, a clock unit 405, a communication interface 406, a LAN interface 407, a keyboard 408, and a display. A receipt printer 410, a scanner 411, a card reader 412, a drawer 413, and a touch panel 414 are mounted. The POS terminal 40 includes a CPU 401 and a ROM 402, a RAM 403, an auxiliary storage device 404, a clock unit 405, a communication interface 406, a LAN interface 407, a keyboard 408, a display 409, a receipt printer 410, a scanner 411, a card reader 412, a drawer 413 and a touch panel. And 414 are connected directly or indirectly via an input / output circuit by a system transmission line 415 such as an address bus, a data bus, and a control signal line.

  The POS terminal 40 configures a computer by the CPU 401, the ROM 402, the RAM 403, the auxiliary storage device 404, and a system transmission line 415 connecting them.

  The CPU 401 corresponds to the central part of the computer. The CPU 401 controls each unit to realize various functions as the POS terminal 40 in accordance with an operating system or an application program.

  The ROM 402 corresponds to the main storage portion of the computer. The ROM 402 stores the above operating system and application programs. The ROM 402 may store data necessary for the CPU 401 to execute processing for controlling each unit.

  The RAM 403 corresponds to the main storage portion of the computer. The RAM 403 stores data necessary for the CPU 401 to execute processing. The RAM 403 is also used as a work area in which information is appropriately rewritten by the CPU 401.

  The auxiliary storage device 404 corresponds to the auxiliary storage portion of the computer. The auxiliary storage device 404 is, for example, an EEPROM (Electric Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory), an HDD (Hard Disc Drive), an SSD (Solid State Drive), or the like. The auxiliary storage device 404 stores data used when the CPU 401 performs various processes, data generated by the process of the CPU 401, and the like. The auxiliary storage device 404 may store the application program described above.

The clock unit 405 functions as a time information source of the POS terminal 40. The CPU 401 counts the current date and time based on the time information clocked by the clock unit 405.
The communication interface 406 is connected to the network 7. The communication interface 406 performs data communication with the management server 31 of the data center 3 via the network 7 in accordance with a preset protocol.

  The LAN interface 407 is connected to the LAN 41 formed in the store. The LAN 41 may be a wired LAN or a wireless LAN. In addition to the POS terminal 40, the LAN 41 is connected to a store server 42 and the like for managing a product database and the like in which various data related to products (including duty-free items and non-duty products) sold in the store are stored. . The LAN interface 407 performs data communication with the store server 42 or the like via the LAN 41 in accordance with a preset protocol.

  The keyboard 408 is a dedicated input device in which various function keys such as a multiplication key, a subtotal key, a closing key, and the like are provided in addition to a numeric key for placing numerical values such as points and money. A function required by the POS terminal 40 may be assigned to any key of a general-purpose keyboard. The closing key is a key for the operator to declare the closing of the transaction registration. Commerce is the act of buying and selling goods with one purchaser.

The display 409 is a display device for displaying a product name, a price, a total amount, a change amount, and the like. There are two types of displays 409, one for the store clerk who operates the POS terminal 40 and one for the purchaser.
Note that a touch panel which combines an input device and a display device may be applied instead of the keyboard 408 and the display 409.

  The receipt printer 410 prints receipt data representing the details of one transaction on a predetermined receipt sheet. The printed receipt paper is cut by a cutter, issued as a purchase statement receipt, and delivered to the purchaser.

  The scanner 411 optically reads code symbols such as a bar code and a two-dimensional data code. Most of the products are each provided with a code symbol obtained by bar-coding the product code unique to the product. The scanner 411 is used to read a code symbol attached to an item purchased by the purchaser. Further, a bar code is printed on the duty-free sheet S, and the scanner 411 is also used to read this bar code.

  The card reader (second card reader) 412 reads data recorded on a card medium. When the card medium is a magnetic card, the card reader 412 is a magnetic card reader. When the card medium is an IC card, the card reader 412 is an IC card reader. The IC card reader may be contact type or non-contact type. The card reader 412 is used to read data recorded on a credit card, a point card, etc. used by the purchaser. The card reader 412 is also used to read data recorded on the tax exemption card C. Therefore, if the tax-free card C is a magnetic card, the card reader 412 is a magnetic card reader. If the tax-free card C is an IC card, the card reader 412 is an IC card reader.

  The drawer 413 stores cash and the like, and performs an opening operation in response to an opening signal from the CPU 401. By opening the drawer 413, cash, such as a deposit or change, can be exchanged between the salesclerk and the purchaser. The POS terminal 40 may connect an automatic changer instead of the drawer 413. In that case, the automatic change dispenser pays out cash as change based on the payout data from the CPU 401.

  The touch panel 414 includes a display device and a touch sensor. The display device sets the display screen as an arbitrary screen such as a GUI screen. As a display device, for example, a known device such as a color LCD can be used. The touch sensor is disposed so as to overlap the display surface of the display device. The touch sensor detects the touch position of the operator on the display surface of the display device, and sends the position information to the CPU 401. A well-known device can be used as a touch sensor.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a main part circuit configuration of the reception terminal 50. As shown in FIG. The reception terminal 50 includes a CPU 501, a ROM 502, a RAM 503, an auxiliary storage device 504, a clock unit 505, a communication interface 506, a touch panel 507, a card reader 508, a printer interface 509, and an external device interface 510. The reception terminal 50 includes an address bus, a data bus, a CPU 501, a ROM 502, a RAM 503, an auxiliary storage device 504, a clock unit 505, a communication interface 506, a touch panel 507, a card reader 508, a printer interface 509 and an external device interface 510. It is connected directly or indirectly via an input / output circuit by a system transmission line 511 such as a control signal line.

  The CPU 501, the ROM 502, the RAM 503, the auxiliary storage device 504, the clock unit 505, and the communication interface 506 of the reception terminal 50 are the same as those of the POS terminal 40.

  The touch panel 507 includes a display device and a touch sensor. The display device sets the display screen as an arbitrary screen such as a GUI screen. As a display device, for example, a known device such as a color LCD can be used. The touch sensor is disposed so as to overlap the display surface of the display device. The touch sensor detects the touch position of the operator on the display surface of the display device, and sends the position information to the CPU 501. A well-known device can be used as a touch sensor.

  A card reader (first card reader) 508 reads data recorded on a card medium. When the card medium is a magnetic card, the card reader 508 is a magnetic card reader. When the card medium is an IC card, the card reader 508 is an IC card reader. The IC card reader may be contact type or non-contact type. The card reader 508 is used to read data recorded on the tax exemption card C. Therefore, if the tax-free card C is a magnetic card, the card reader 508 is a magnetic card reader. If the tax exempt card C is an IC card, the card reader 508 is an IC card reader.

  The printer interface 509 performs data communication with the printer 51 detachably connected via the communication cable 51C in accordance with a preset protocol. The printer 51 is used for printing the duty-free sheet S. As the printer 51 of this type, a thermal printer or a dot impact printer can be applied. The reception terminal 50 may be configured by a known POS terminal, and the receipt printer mounted on the POS terminal may be a printer for printing the duty-free sheet S.

  The external device interface 510 performs data communication with an OCR (Optical Character Reader) 52 connected detachably via the communication cable 52C in accordance with a preset protocol. The OCR 52 is an optical proof of a proof that proves a non-resident, such as information recorded in a passport (type of passport, name, passport number, nationality, date of birth, gender, passport expiration date, etc.) Provided for reading. In addition, a proof thing is not restricted to a passport. For example, in an area where a specific tax exemption system is in effect, such as Okinawa Prefecture, it may be an airline ticket for an airline flight departing from that area.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a main part circuit configuration of the settlement terminal 60. As shown in FIG. The settlement terminal 60 includes a CPU 601, a ROM 602, a RAM 603, an auxiliary storage device 604, a clock unit 605, a communication interface 606, a touch panel 607, a scanner 608, a card reader 609, a printer interface 610, and two external device interfaces 611 and 612. The settlement terminal 60 addresses the CPU 601, the ROM 602, the RAM 603, the auxiliary storage device 604, the clock unit 605, the communication interface 606, the touch panel 607, the scanner 608, the card reader 609, the printer interface 610 and the external device interfaces 611 and 612. It is connected directly or indirectly via an input / output circuit by a system transmission line 613 such as a bus, a data bus, or a control signal line.

  The CPU 601, the ROM 602, the RAM 603, the auxiliary storage device 604, the clock unit 605 and the communication interface 606 of the settlement terminal 60 are the same as those of the POS terminal 40 and the reception terminal 50.

  The touch panel 607 includes a display device and a touch sensor. The display device sets the display screen as an arbitrary screen such as a GUI screen. As a display device, for example, a known device such as a color LCD can be used. The touch sensor is disposed so as to overlap the display surface of the display device. The touch sensor detects the touch position of the operator on the display surface of the display device, and sends the position information to the CPU 601. A well-known device can be used as a touch sensor.

  The scanner 608 optically reads code symbols such as barcodes and two-dimensional data codes. The scanner 608 is used to read the barcode printed on the duty-free sheet S.

  A card reader (third card reader) 609 reads data recorded on a card medium. When the card medium is a magnetic card, the card reader 609 is a magnetic card reader. When the card medium is an IC card, the card reader 609 is an IC card reader. The IC card reader may be contact type or non-contact type. The card reader 609 is used to read data recorded on the tax exemption card C. Therefore, if the tax free card C is a magnetic card, the card reader 609 becomes a magnetic card reader. If the tax free card C is an IC card, the card reader 609 is an IC card reader.

  The printer interface 610 performs data communication with the printer 61 detachably connected via the communication cable 61C in accordance with a preset protocol. The printer 61 is used for printing documents such as purchase record slips and consumables caution labels. As the printer 61 of this type, a thermal printer, a dot impact printer or the like can be applied. The settlement terminal 60 may be configured by a known POS terminal, and the receipt printer mounted on the POS terminal may be a printer for printing the document.

  The external device interface 611 performs data communication in accordance with a preset protocol with the pen tablet 62 which is detachably connected via the communication cable 62C. The pen tablet 62 is a sensor that reads the position of the electronic pen relative to the plate-like tablet body with a sensor built in the tablet body, and is a detection device that detects the trajectory of the electronic pen and electronically captures it as user's writing information. As the pen tablet 62, a known one such as a liquid crystal pen tablet can be applied. The pen tablet 62 is provided to record the purchaser's electronic signature (electronic signature) in the purchaser's pledge, which is an electronic document.

  The external device interface 612 performs data communication in accordance with a preset protocol with the dispenser 63 connected detachably via the communication cable 63C. The dispenser 63 has a stocker storing cash of banknotes and coins by denomination, and a mechanism for dispensing cash of an amount according to dispensing data from the stocker to the dispensing outlet. The dispensing machine 63 purchases tax-free goods at the tax-included price at the tax-free shop 4 in the facility 2, and withdraws the tax-exempt amount to be refunded to the purchaser (non-resident) who has completed tax-exclusive procedure at the procedure counter 6. Do. The dispenser 63 may be a known automatic changer interlocked with the POS terminal. Further, instead of the dispenser 63, a drawer storing cash may be connected, and the drawer may be controlled to open in response to an opening signal from the CPU 601. In this case, by displaying the tax exemption target amount on the touch panel 607, the person in charge of operation of the procedure counter 6 arranges cash equivalent to the tax exemption target amount from the drawer and hands it to the purchaser.

  FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a main part circuit configuration of the management server 31. As shown in FIG. The management server 31 includes a CPU 311, a ROM 312, a RAM 313, an auxiliary storage device 314, a clock unit 315, a communication interface 316, and a LAN interface 317. Then, the management server 31 directly or by the system transmission line 318 such as an address bus, a data bus, a control signal line, or the CPU 311 and the ROM 312, the RAM 313, the auxiliary storage device 314, the clock unit 315, the communication interface 316 and the LAN interface 317 It is connected indirectly via the input / output circuit.

  The CPU 311, the ROM 312, the RAM 313, the auxiliary storage device 314, the clock unit 315 and the communication interface 316 of the management server 31 are the same as those of the POS terminal 40, the reception terminal 50 and the settlement terminal 60.

  The LAN interface 317 is connected to the LAN formed in the data center 3. The LAN may be a wired LAN or a wireless LAN.

  The management server 31 having such a configuration can store the tax-free product database 34 and the purchaser data file 35 in the auxiliary storage device 314. The tax-free item database 34 stores data on articles to be sold with exemptions for non-residents at each tax-free shop 4 and sold, so-called duty-free items.

  Duty-free products include consumables such as foodstuffs, beverages, medicines and cosmetics, and general articles other than consumables. In Japan, currently, with regard to consumables, the total amount of sales per day at the same duty free shop 4 in the same facility 2 for the same non-resident is over 5,000 yen and within the range up to 500,000 yen and tax exempt Become. That is, 51 yen and 500,000 yen are set as tax exemption points for consumables. On the other hand, general goods are subject to tax exemption if the total sales amount exceeds 10,000 yen. That is, ten thousand yen is set as the tax exemption point of the general goods.

  FIG. 6 is a schematic view showing a part of data stored in the tax-free item database 34. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 6, the tax-free product database 34 stores data records including items of a shop code, a product code, an item name, a price, a consumption tax classification, and a tax exemption classification. The store code is a unique code set for each of the duty free stores 4 in order to identify the duty free stores 4 individually. The product code is a unique code set for each product for individually identifying products (including duty free products and non-duty products) sold at the duty free shop 4 identified by the corresponding store code. Incidentally, the commodity code for the same kind of commodity may be common to the respective duty free shops 4 or may be different for each of the duty free shops 4. Moreover, it does not prevent that the same product code is attached to different types of products in different duty-free shops 4.

  The item name is the name of the item identified by the corresponding item code. The price is a price (tax included price or tax excluded price) for the product identified by the corresponding product code. Incidentally, the item name or the price for the same kind of goods may be common to each duty free shop 4 or may be different for each duty free shop 4.

  The consumption tax category is information that classifies whether the product identified by the corresponding product code is defined with tax, excluding tax, and how much the consumption tax rate is set. In the case where the consumption tax classification defines tax inclusive, the price is the tax inclusive price. Then, the tax excluded price and the consumption tax amount can be calculated from the tax included price and the consumption tax rate. If the consumption tax category defines tax exemption, the price is the tax exclusive price. Then, the tax inclusive price and the consumption tax amount can be calculated from the tax excluded price and the consumption tax rate. Incidentally, the consumption tax classification for the same kind of goods may be common to each duty free shop 4 or may be different for each duty free shop 4. Moreover, the consumption tax classification may be different in each of the products handled by the same duty-free shop 4.

  The tax exemption classification is information that classifies whether the product identified by the corresponding product code is defined as a consumable item, a general item other than a consumable item, or a non-taxable object. For example, when the classification is “1”, the CPU 311 of the management server 31 recognizes that the product corresponding to the classification is a consumable item. Similarly, if the category is "2", the CPU 311 recognizes that the product corresponding to this category is a general article, and if the category is "3", recognizes that the product corresponding to this category is not exempt from tax exemption. Do. If the product identified by the corresponding product code is a tax-free product, no classification is set or a classification other than “1”, “2” or “3” is set.

  The purchaser data file 35 is a variety of data related to non-residents who have received the duty-free card C or the duty-free sheet S at the reception counter 5 of the facility 2, that is, the purchaser representing the intention to purchase duty-free goods at the duty-free shop 4. Is an area to save Here, the management server 31 functions as a storage device.

  FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing the main data items stored in the purchaser data file 35. As shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 7, the purchaser data file 35 contains data of purchaser code, non-resident data, reception date and time, settlement date, general item purchase record, consumable item purchase record, general item total and consumable item total. Is saved.

  The purchaser code is a unique code that individually identifies the purchaser who has received the issuance of the tax exemption card C or the tax exemption sheet S at the reception counter 5 of the facility 2. The non-resident data is information described in an object that proves the non-resident presented by the purchaser identified by the corresponding purchaser code. For example, if the proof that proves a non-resident is a passport (passport), the non-resident data includes the type of passport, name, passport number, nationality, date of birth, gender, passport expiration date, etc. Be The reception date is the date when the purchaser identified by the corresponding purchaser code receives the reception counter 5. The settlement date and time is the date and time at which the purchaser identified by the corresponding purchaser code performs the settlement on the procedure counter 6.

  The general goods purchase record is a record of data concerning sales of general goods among the duty-free goods purchased by the purchaser identified by the corresponding purchaser code at each of the duty-free shops 4. The consumable item purchase record is a record of data on sales of consumable items among the duty-free items purchased by the purchaser at each duty-free shop 4. The general item purchase record and the consumable item purchase record have a common data structure, and are created for each duty-free item. The general goods total is the sum of the number of purchases of general goods and the tax-exclusion price out of the duty-free goods purchased by the purchaser identified by the corresponding purchaser code at each tax-free shop 4. The total consumables is the sum of the number of consumables purchased and the tax-excluded price among the duty-free items purchased by the purchaser at each duty-free shop 4.

  FIG. 8 is a schematic view showing a structure of data included in the general item purchase record and the consumable item purchase record. As shown in FIG. 8, the general item purchase record and the consumable item purchase record include a store code, a product code, an item name, a purchase score, a price, a consumption tax amount, and the like. The store code, the product code, the item name, and the number of purchases are as described above. The price is the price excluding tax. The consumption tax amount is the amount of consumption tax imposed on the product identified by the corresponding product code.

  FIG. 9 is a flow chart showing main procedures of control processing executed by the CPU 501 of the reception terminal 50 in accordance with the control program. FIG. 10 is a flow chart showing main procedures of control processing executed by the CPU 401 of the POS terminal 40 according to the control program. FIG. 11 is a flow chart showing a main procedure of control processing executed by the CPU 601 of the settlement terminal 60 according to the control program. 12 to 14 are flowcharts showing main procedures of control processing executed by the CPU 311 of the management server 31 according to the control program. Hereinafter, the operation of the tax exemption processing system 1 will be described using FIGS. 9 to 14. The contents of the processes described below are merely examples, and various processes that can obtain similar results can be appropriately used.

  First, the approval tax exemption procedure company of the facility 2 arranges the person in charge of operation in the reception counter 5 and the procedure counter 6 respectively. The person in charge of operation may double as the operation of the reception counter 5 and the procedure counter 6.

  First, non-residents such as foreign travelers who shop at each duty-free shop 4 in the facility 2 utilizing the tax exemption system for excise taxes go to the reception counter 5. Then, the non-resident presents, for example, a passport to the business person in charge as a proof that proves the non-resident. The person in charge of operation activates the reception terminal 50. For example, the reception terminal 50 is activated when the touch panel 507 is touched. When the reception terminal 50 is activated, the CPU 501 starts processing of a procedure shown in the flowchart of FIG. 9, so-called reception processing.

  First, the CPU 501 receives non-resident data as Act 1. Specifically, the CPU 501 causes the touch panel 507 to display a guidance such as “Please read the passport information”. The business person in charge who has confirmed this guidance causes the OCR 52 to read the character information of the page recorded with the passport number etc. of the passport presented by the non-resident. The character information of the passport read by the OCR 52 is given to the CPU 501 via the external device interface 510. The CPU 501 analyzes character information and receives passport information such as passport type, name, passport number, nationality, date of birth, gender, passport expiration date, etc. as non-resident data. Here, the CPU 501 configures a first receiving unit that receives the information recorded in the proof by the process of Act 1.

  Next, the CPU 501 determines whether or not the non-resident data can be properly received as Act 2. For example, when the character information read by the OCR 52 is analyzed but all or part of the passport information can not be received, the CPU 501 determines that the non-resident data can not be received. If the non-resident data can not be received (NO in Act 2), the CPU 501 causes the touch panel 507 to display an error message such as “Failed to read passport information”. Thus, the reception process ends.

  If the non-resident data can be received (YES in Act 2), the CPU 501 determines the option set in the reception terminal 50 as Act 3. The approval tax exemption procedure company issues the tax exemption card C or the tax exemption sheet S at the reception counter 5 to the non-resident who purchases at the facility 2. The facility 2 decides in advance which of the tax-exempt card C and the tax-exclusive sheet S to be issued. In the facility 2 that issues the tax exemption card C, an option of the tax exemption card issuance is set in advance for the reception terminal 50. In the facility 2 that issues the tax-exempt sheet S, an option of issuing the tax-exclusive sheet is set in advance for the reception terminal 50. Note that there may be a case where an option without issuing the tax exemption card C and the tax exemption sheet S is set in advance to the reception terminal 50. In this case, no tax exemption card or tax exemption sheet is issued. The setting of these options is performed, for example, by a person in charge of maintenance of the tax exemption processing system 1 operating the touch panel 507 to set or reset the option flag stored in the RAM 503.

  The CPU 501 checks the status of the option flag as Act 4 and determines whether issuance of the tax exemption card C is set, issuance of the tax exemption sheet S is set, or no issuance of the tax exemption card C and the tax exemption sheet S is set Identify

  When issuance of the tax-free card S is set (YES in Act 4), the CPU 501 receives the purchaser code as Act 5. Specifically, the CPU 501 causes the touch panel 507 to display a guidance such as “Please read the data of the tax free card C”. The business person in charge who has confirmed this guidance takes out one tax-exempt card C stocked in advance in the reception counter 5. A unique code is recorded in advance on the tax exemption card C. The business person in charge causes the card reader 508 to read the code recorded on the extracted duty-free card C. The code (card data) read by the card reader 508 is given to the CPU 501. The CPU 501 receives the unique code for each tax-free card C as a purchaser code. Here, the CPU 501 configures a fourth receiving unit that receives the purchaser code recorded on the card medium (tax-free card C) by the process of Act 5.

  On the other hand, when the issuance of the tax-exempt sheet S or no issuance of the tax-exempt card C and the tax-exclusive sheet S is set (NO in Act 4), the CPU 501 generates a purchaser code as Act 6. Specifically, the CPU 501 generates a purchaser code from the passport number of the passport information acquired in the process of Act 1 and the date and time information clocked by the clock unit 505. For example, the CPU 501 sets a code in which date and time information is added after the passport number as a purchaser code. Alternatively, a code in which date and time information is added in front of a passport number is used as a purchaser code. Here, the CPU 501 configures a third generation unit that generates a purchaser code from the information recorded in the proof by the process of Act 6.

  When the process of Act 5 or Act 6 is completed, the CPU 501 generates tax exemption acceptance data as Act 7. The tax exemption reception data includes a purchaser code, non-resident data, and reception date and time. That is, the CPU 501 uses the purchaser code received in the process of Act 5 or the purchaser code generated in the process of Act 6 with the non-resident data received in the process of Act 1 and the date and time information clocked by the clock unit 505 (reception date and time) And the tax-exclusive reception data. Here, the CPU 501 configures first generation means for generating tax exemption acceptance data in which the information recorded in the proof is associated with the purchaser code by the process of Act 7.

  The CPU 501 transmits tax exemption acceptance data to the management server 31 as Act 8. Specifically, the CPU 501 notifies the communication interface 506 to transmit tax exemption acceptance data to the management server 31. In response to this notification, the communication interface 506 transmits tax exemption acceptance data to the management server 31 via the network 7. Here, in cooperation with the communication interface 506, the CPU 501 configures a first transmission unit that transmits tax exemption acceptance data to the management server 31 (storage device).

  The CPU 501 issues a tax-free sheet S as Act 9. The content of the tax-exempt sheet S to be issued differs depending on the state of the option flag determined as Act 3. Specifically, when the option of issuing the tax-exempt sheet S is set, the CPU 501 generates print data of the tax-exclusive sheet S including the bar code of the purchaser code generated in Act 6. The print data includes, in addition to the above-described barcode, date and time information clocked by the clock unit 505, logo information of the facility 2, and text data indicating how to use the tax-exempt sheet S. In addition, when the option of the tax-free card C is set, print data other than the above-described barcode is generated. The CPU 501 notifies the printer interface 509 that the print data of the tax-free sheet S is to be output to the printer 51. In response to this notification, the printer interface 509 outputs the print data of the tax-free sheet S to the printer 51. By the above processing, the printer 51 is driven, and the duty-free sheet S is issued. Here, the CPU 501 cooperates with the printer 51 to configure a first issuing unit that issues a sheet on which the purchaser code is printed. When the option without the issuance of the tax exemption card C and the tax exemption sheet S is set for the reception terminal 50, the tax exemption sheet S is not issued.

The CPU 311 of the management server 31 that has received the tax exemption acceptance data starts the information processing of the procedure shown in the flowchart of FIG. 12.
First, the CPU 311 determines whether the received data is tax exemption acceptance data as Act 51. If the received data is tax exemption acceptance data (YES in Act 51), the CPU 311 creates a new purchaser data file 35 on the auxiliary storage device 314 as Act 52.

  Next, the CPU 311 acquires a purchaser code from the tax exemption acceptance data as Act 53. Further, the CPU 311 acquires non-resident data from the tax exemption acceptance data as Act 54. Further, the CPU 311 acquires the reception date and time from the tax exemption reception data as Act 55. The procedures of Acts 53, 54, 55 are not limited to this order. Since any procedure may be taken, the purchaser code, the non-resident data, and the reception date and time may be acquired from the tax exemption reception data.

  After completing the processing of Act 53, 54, 55, the CPU 311 stores the purchaser code, the non-resident data, and the reception date and time acquired from the tax exemption reception data as Act 56 in the purchaser data file 35 created by the processing of Act 52. Thus, the CPU 311 ends the reception process for the tax exemption acceptance data. Here, the CPU 311 cooperates with the auxiliary storage device 314 to create the purchaser data file 35 in which the purchaser code included in the tax exemption reception data is set in response to the reception of the tax exemption reception data, and this purchase The person data file 35 constitutes a first storage means for storing the information recorded in the proof contained in the tax exemption acceptance data.

  After transmitting the tax exemption reception data, the CPU 501 of the reception terminal 50 displays, for example, a message indicating the transmission completion on the touch panel 507. Above, the CPU 501 ends the reception process for the non-resident.

  The business person in charge of the reception counter 5 having confirmed the message indicating the transmission completion of the tax exemption reception data delivers the tax exemption card C or the tax exemption sheet S to the non-resident. As described above, it is decided for each facility 2 whether to pass the tax exemption card C or the tax exemption sheet S. A non-resident can purchase goods by utilizing the tax exemption system by presenting the tax exemption card C or the tax exemption sheet S at each tax exemption shop 4 in the facility 2.

  When the salesclerk of the duty-free shop 4 receives the presentation of the tax exemption card C or the tax exemption sheet S from the purchaser of the product, the salesperson operates the POS terminal 40 to declare the sales registration of the product purchased by the nonresident. For example, a keyboard 408 of the POS terminal 40 is provided with a declaration key for declaring a sales registration of a product purchased by a non-resident, and the clerk inputs the declaration key. Then, after inputting the declaration key, the store clerk causes the card reader 412 to read the data recorded on the tax exemption card C. Alternatively, the store clerk causes the scanner 411 to read the barcode printed on the tax-free sheet S.

When the declaration key is input, the CPU 401 of the POS terminal 40 starts the information processing of the procedure shown in the flowchart of FIG.
First, the CPU 401 receives a purchaser code as Act 11. Specifically, when the card reader 412 reads the data of the tax exemption card C, the CPU 401 receives the data as a purchaser code. Alternatively, when the barcode of the tax-free sheet S is read by the scanner 411, the CPU 401 receives a code obtained by analyzing the barcode as a purchaser code. Here, the CPU 401 configures a second receiving unit that receives the purchaser code of the purchaser by the process of Act11.

  Next, the CPU 401 determines whether the purchaser code has been properly received as Act 12. For example, when the card data read by the card reader 412 is analyzed, but the code recorded in the tax exemption card C does not match the code system, the CPU 401 determines that the purchaser code has not been received. Similarly, if the code system obtained from the barcode read by the scanner 411 is different from the purchaser code generated from the passport number and the date and time information, the CPU 401 can not receive the purchaser code. judge. If the purchaser code can not be received (NO in Act 22), the CPU 401 causes the display 409 to display an error message such as “Failed to read the purchaser code”. Thus, the information processing in FIG. 10 ends.

  If the purchaser code can be received (YES in Act 12), the CPU 401 initializes the transaction buffer as Act 13. The transaction buffer is an area for storing data of commodities to be traded as one commerce, and is formed in, for example, the RAM 403.

  When the transaction buffer is initialized, the CPU 401 confirms the presence / absence of commodity registration as Act 14. Specifically, the CPU 401 determines whether the barcode attached to the product is read by the scanner 411, whether the product code is input by the key input of the keyboard 408, or the product key is touch-operated by the touch panel 414. Check if it was. When the barcode is read, the item code is input, or the item key is touched, it is recognized that the item is registered.

  If the product registration can not be recognized (NO in Act 14), the CPU 401 confirms the presence or absence of the registration confirmation operation as Act 15. Specifically, the CPU 401 confirms whether or not the enter key on the touch panel 414 has been touch-operated. When the enter key is touched, it is recognized that there is an entry confirmation operation.

  If the CPU 401 does not recognize that the registration confirmation operation is present (NO in Act 15), the CPU 401 proceeds to Act 14 again, and confirms the presence or absence of the product registration. Therefore, the CPU 401 waits for the product registration or the registration confirmation operation to be performed by the processes of Act 14 and Act 15. In this standby state, when an input of another key (a numeric key, a multiplication key, a subtotal key, etc.) is detected, processing corresponding to the key is executed, and then the standby state of Act 14 and Act 15 is set again. Return.

  The clerk registers data of the product purchased by the purchaser in the POS terminal 40. For example, when a barcode is attached to the product, the clerk causes the scanner 411 to read the barcode. If the barcode is not attached, the store clerk inputs the product code from the keyboard 408 or touches the product key displayed on the screen from the touch panel 414. Thus, when the data of all the items purchased by the purchaser have been registered, the clerk touches the enter key.

  In the standby state of Act 14 and Act 15, when it is recognized that the product is registered (YES in Act 14), the CPU 401 executes the registration process of the product data as Act 16. Since this registration process is a process executed by an existing POS terminal, the description will not be repeated. In the POS terminal 40, the product code, product name, price, consumption tax amount, sales points, sales product value including the sales amount are included in the transaction buffer as information related to the sale of the product purchased by the purchaser in this registration process. It is memorized.

  After completing the registration process, the CPU 401 again proceeds to Act 14 and confirms the presence or absence of the product registration. Therefore, the CPU 401 repeatedly executes the registration process of Act 16 each time it recognizes that the product is registered. Thus, in the transaction buffer, information related to the sale of the product purchased by the purchaser is collectively stored.

  When it is recognized in the standby state of Act 14 and Act 15 that there is a registration confirmation operation (YES in Act 15), the CPU 401 determines whether a product has been registered as Act 17 or not. If no purchase product data is stored in the transaction buffer, the product is not registered. In this case (NO in Act 17), the CPU 401 again proceeds to Act 14, and recognizes the presence or absence of a product registration.

  When the purchased commodity data is stored in the transaction buffer and it is recognized that the commodity is registered (YES in Act 17), the CPU 401 generates tax-exempt purchase data as Act 18. Specifically, the CPU 401 associates the purchased product data stored in the transaction buffer with the purchaser code received in the process of Act 11 and the store code set in advance in the auxiliary storage device 404 to generate tax-free purchase data. Do. Here, the CPU 401 configures a second generation unit that generates tax-free purchase data in which the information related to the sale of the item purchased by the purchaser is associated with the purchaser code by the process of Act 18.

  The CPU 401 transmits tax-free purchase data to the management server 31 as Act 19. Specifically, the CPU 401 notifies the communication interface 406 to transmit tax-free purchase data to the management server 31. In response to this notification, the communication interface 406 transmits tax-free purchase data to the management server 31 via the network 7. Here, the CPU 401 cooperates with the communication interface 406 to configure a second transmission unit that transmits tax-free purchase data to the management server 31.

When the transmission process is completed, the CPU 401 controls the issuance of the purchase statement receipt as Act 20. Specifically, the CPU 401 generates print data of the purchase specification receipt based on the purchased product data stored in the transaction buffer. Then, the CPU 401 outputs the print data to the receipt printer 410 to print the purchase statement receipt. Since the printed purchase statement receipt is issued from the issue port, the clerk delivers it to the purchaser.
Above, CPU401 ends the registration processing of goods which a non-resident purchases.

The CPU 311 of the management server 31 having received the tax-free purchase data starts the information processing of the procedure shown in the flowchart of FIG. 13.
First, the CPU 311 confirms whether the received data is duty-free purchase data as Act 61. If the received data is tax-free purchase data (YES in Act 61), the CPU 311 acquires a purchaser code from the tax-free purchase data as Act 62. Then, the CPU 311 reads the purchaser data file 35 including the acquired purchaser code from the auxiliary storage device 314 as Act 63, expands it in the RAM 313, and opens the purchaser data file 35.

  Next, the CPU 311 acquires a store code from the tax-free purchase data as Act 64. Further, the CPU 311 acquires purchased product data from the tax-free purchase data as Act 65. When the plurality of purchased product data are included in the tax-free purchase data, the CPU 311 selectively acquires any one of the purchased product data.

  The CPU 311 searches the tax-free product database 34 as a key for searching, as Act 66, the store code acquired in the process of Act 64 and the product code included in the purchased product data acquired in the process of Act 65. Then, the CPU 311 determines the tax exemption classification of the record in which the key for the search matches the store code and the product code. That is, the CPU 311 confirms, as Act 67, whether the tax exemption classification represents a general item. If the tax exemption classification does not represent a general item (NO in Act 67), the CPU 311 confirms in Act 68 whether the tax exemption classification represents consumables. If the tax exemption classification does not represent consumables (NO in Act 68), the CPU 311 proceeds to Act 72 processing. Such a procedure is performed when the product identified by the corresponding product code is a tax exempt or tax exempt product.

  On the other hand, if the tax exemption classification indicates a general article (YES in Act 67), the CPU 311 generates a general article purchase record as Act 69. That is, the CPU 311 generates a general article purchase record from the shop code acquired in the process of Act 64, the product code of the purchased product data acquired in the process of Act 65, the item name, the number of purchases, the price and the consumption tax amount. If the tax exemption classification indicates consumables (YES in Act 68), the CPU 311 generates a consumables purchase record as Act 70. That is, the CPU 311 generates a consumables purchase record from the shop code acquired in the process of Act 64, the product code of the purchased product data acquired in the process of Act 65, the item name, the number of purchased points, the price and the consumption tax amount. Thus, when the general item purchase record or the consumable item purchase record is generated, the CPU 311 registers the generated record in the purchaser data file 35 on the RAM 43 as Act 71. Thereafter, the CPU 311 proceeds to the process of Act 72. Here, the CPU 311 includes the duty-free purchase data in the purchaser data file 35 in which the purchaser code included in the tax-free purchase data is set according to the process of Act 67 to Act 71 in response to receiving the tax-free purchase data. The second storage means is configured to store information related to the sale of the article.

  In Act 72, the CPU 311 determines whether or not there is purchased commodity data that has not been acquired by the process of Act 65 in the tax-exempt purchase data. If it exists (YES in Act 72), the CPU returns to the process of Act 65. Then, the subsequent processing is repeated as described above.

  In this way, if processing after Act 65 is executed for all purchased product data included in the tax-free purchase data (NO in Act 72), the CPU 311 determines that the general goods total and consumables total of the purchaser data file 35 are Act 73. Update each data. Specifically, the CPU 311 adds up the purchase points, prices and consumption tax amounts of all the general article purchase records registered in the purchaser data file 35, and overwrites the general article total data of the purchaser data file 35. . Similarly, the CPU 311 adds up the purchase points, prices, and consumption tax amounts of all the consumables purchase records registered in the purchaser data file 35, and overwrites the consumables total data of the purchaser data file 35.

  Thereafter, the CPU 311 overwrites and saves the purchaser data file 35 on the RAM 43 in the auxiliary storage device 314 as Act 74 and closes the purchaser data file 35. Above, CPU311 ends reception processing of tax-free purchase data.

A non-resident who has finished shopping at each duty free shop 4 goes to the procedure counter 6. Then, the non-resident presents the duty free card C or the duty free sheet S to the business person in charge.
When the business person in charge receives presentation of the tax exemption card C or the tax exemption sheet S from the non-resident, the settlement terminal activates the settlement terminal 60. For example, when the touch panel 507 is touched, the settlement terminal 60 is activated. When the settlement terminal 60 is activated, the CPU 601 starts processing of a procedure shown in the flowchart of FIG. 11, so-called settlement processing.

  First, the CPU 601 receives purchaser data as Act 31. Specifically, the CPU 601 causes the touch panel 607 to display a guidance such as "Please read tax-free card data" or "Scan a bar code on a tax-free sheet". Having confirmed this guidance, the business person in charge causes the card reader 609 to read the data of the tax exemption card C presented by the non-resident. Alternatively, the business person in charge causes the scanner 608 to read the barcode of the tax-exempt sheet S presented by the non-resident. When the data of the tax exemption card C is read by the card reader 609, the CPU 601 receives the data as a purchaser code. When the barcode of the tax-free sheet S is read by the scanner 608, the CPU 601 receives a code obtained by analyzing the barcode as a purchaser code. Here, the computer mainly composed of the CPU 601 constitutes third receiving means for receiving the purchaser code of the purchaser who is going to receive a refund for the purchase of the item by the process of Act 31.

  Next, the CPU 601 determines whether the purchaser code has been properly received as Act 32. For example, when the card data read by the card reader 609 is analyzed, but the code recorded in the tax exemption card C does not match the code system, the CPU 601 determines that the purchaser code has not been received. Similarly, if the code system obtained from the barcode read by the scanner 608 is different from the system of the purchaser code generated from the passport number and the date and time information, the CPU 601 can receive the purchaser code. It determines that it did not exist. If the purchaser code can not be received (NO in Act 32), the CPU 601 causes the touch panel 607 to display an error message such as “Failed to read the purchaser code”. Thus, the settlement processing is completed.

  If the purchaser code can be received (YES in Act 32), the CPU 601 requests the purchaser data file 35 from the management server 31 as Act 33. Specifically, the CPU 601 generates an inquiry command of the purchaser data file 35 including the purchaser code received in the process of Act 31 and notifies the communication interface 606 to transmit it to the management server 31. In response to this notification, the communication interface 606 transmits an inquiry command to the management server 31 via the network 7.

  The CPU 311 of the management server 31 having received the inquiry command searches the purchaser data file 35 in which the purchaser code in the command is set. When the corresponding purchaser data file 35 is detected, the CPU 311 sends the purchaser data file 35 to the settlement terminal 60 of the inquiry command transmission source via the network 7.

  The CPU 601 having transmitted the inquiry command confirms the presence or absence of the response of the purchaser data file 35 as Act 34. Then, if there is no response from the purchaser data file 35 (NO in Act 34), the CPU 601 causes the touch panel 607 to display an error message such as "Could not acquire purchaser data". Thus, the settlement processing is completed.

  If there is a response from the purchaser data file 35 (YES in Act 34), the CPU 601 stores the purchaser data file in the work area of the RAM 313. Then, the CPU 601 executes the following processing on the purchaser data file. That is, the CPU 601 checks the tax exemption point as Act 35. Specifically, the CPU 601 determines whether the amount of the general goods total data stored in the purchaser data file 35 (the sum of the tax-excluded price) is equal to or more than the lower limit “10,11 yen” to be recognized as a tax exemption point. Check. In addition, the CPU 601 determines that the total amount of consumables total data stored in the purchaser data file 35 (total of tax-excluded prices) is the tax-exempt point from the lower limit amount "51 thousand yen" to the upper limit amount "50". Make sure that the amount is within the range of 10,000 yen.

  Thus, when the tax exemption point is checked, the CPU 601 determines in Act 36 whether the object is tax exempt. Specifically, if the amount of the general item total data in the Act 35 processing is equal to or more than the lower limit amount that is determined to be a tax exemption point for the general item, or the amount of the consumable item total data is tax exempt for the consumable item. If it is within the range from the lower limit amount of money to be determined to be a point to the upper limit amount of money, the CPU 601 determines that it is subject to tax exemption. If the amount of the general goods total data is less than the lower limit to be recognized as a tax exempt point for general goods, or the amount of the consumables total data is determined to be a tax exempt point for consumables If the amount is less than or exceeds the upper limit amount, the CPU 601 determines that it is not subject to tax exemption. Here, the computer mainly composed of the CPU 601 constitutes determination means for determining whether or not the total purchase price of the taxable article by the purchaser identified by the purchaser code is exempted from tax by the processes of Act 35 and Act 36.

  If it is determined that the tax exemption target is not included (NO in Act 36), the CPU 601 causes the touch panel 607, for example, to display a message such as "Not exempt from tax exemption" as Act 37. Further, the CPU 601 generates data not subject to tax exemption as Act 38. This tax exemption excluded data includes the purchaser code received in the process of Act 31. Thereafter, the CPU 601 proceeds to the process of Act 46.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the tax exemption target (YES in Act 36), the CPU 601 calculates the tax exemption amount as Act 39. Specifically, the CPU 601 calculates the sum of the consumption tax amount of the general item total data stored in the purchaser data file 35 and the consumption tax amount of the consumable total data. Thus, when the tax exempt amount is calculated, the CPU 601 causes the touch panel 607 to display the tax exempt amount as a refund as Act 40. For example, the CPU 601 causes the touch panel 607 to display “tax-exempt amount XXX yen is refunded”. The computer mainly composed of the CPU 601 constitutes a display unit that causes the display device to display the tax amount imposed on the object to be taxed as a refund amount in cooperation with the touch panel 607. The display device for displaying the tax amount imposed on the object to be taxed as the refund amount is not limited to the touch panel 607, and the pen tablet 62 may be used.

  The person in charge of operation can recognize from the display content of the touch panel 607 whether the non-resident is duty-free. When the non-resident is duty-free, the business person requests the non-resident to sign the electronic tablet 62 (electronic signature).

  After displaying the tax-free amount (refund amount), the CPU 601 receives an input of an electronic signature (electronic signature) as Act 41. Specifically, the CPU 601 takes in handwriting data from the pen tablet 62 via the external device interface 611. Then, the CPU 601 stores the handwriting data in the work area as electronic signature data by a non-resident purchaser.

  Next, the CPU 601 creates a purchaser written oath based on the data of the purchaser data file 35 as Act 42. Purchaser written oath is created for every duty free shop 4.

  The purchaser pledge requires the purchaser (non-resident) name, nationality, date of birth, passport number, etc. as common items. The CPU 601 obtains these pieces of information from the non-resident data of the buyer data file 35. In addition, the purchaser written oath needs a date of purchase as a common item. The CPU 601 obtains the date of purchase from the reception date data of the purchaser data file 35. Alternatively, the date of purchase may be obtained from date and time data being clocked by the clock unit 605. In addition, the purchaser written oath requires the name or the name of the business owner who operates the duty-free shop 4 as a common item. The auxiliary storage device 604 of the settlement terminal 60 stores a data table in which the name or the name of the company of the duty free shop is set in association with the shop code of each duty free shop 4. The CPU 601 obtains the name or the name of the business from the data table by using each store code included in the general item purchase record and the consumable item purchase record as a key.

  On the other hand, the purchaser's written oath requires the item name, the quantity, and the tax-excluded price of all purchased goods classified as general goods and the sum of the tax-excluded price. The CPU 601 obtains these pieces of information from the general item purchase record of the purchaser data file 35 and the general item total data. Similarly, the Purchaser Pledge requires the item name, quantity, and tax-excluded price of all purchased goods classified as consumables plus the sum of the tax-excluded price. The CPU 601 obtains these pieces of information from the consumables purchase record of the purchaser data file 35 and the data of the consumables total.

  In addition, the purchaser's written oath requires the purchaser's signature as a common item. The CPU 601 obtains the electronic signature data stored in the RAM 603 as the signature of the purchaser.

  Further, the auxiliary storage device 604 of the settlement terminal 60 stores layout data of a purchaser's written oath in which the contents of the oath to the duty-free shop are recorded in the native language. The CPU 601 obtains the layout data of the purchaser's written oath as much as the number of store codes included in the general item purchase record and the consumable item purchase record of the purchaser data file 35. Then, the CPU 601 arranges the data of the recording items acquired from the purchaser data file 35 and the like in the layout data, thereby completing the electronic data of the purchaser pledge by each tax-free shop 4.

  Next, the CPU 601 issues a purchase record slip or the like based on the data of the purchaser data file 35 as Act 43. The purchase record slip contains the seller's information (name or name), the purchaser's information (name, date of birth, passport number, etc.), date of purchase, and information pertaining to the purchased item (item name, tax excluded) It records sales prices, sales points, total amount excluding taxes, etc.) and notes. For this reason, the auxiliary storage device 604 of the checkout terminal 60 stores layout data of a purchase recording slip in which notes are recorded in the native language. The CPU 601 arranges the data of the recording item acquired from the purchaser data file 35 or the like in the layout data to complete the print data of the purchase record slip. Then, the CPU 601 notifies the printer interface 610 that the print data of the purchase record is to be output to the printer 61. In response to the notification, the printer interface 610 outputs the print data of the purchase record to the printer 61. By the above processing, the printer 51 is driven and a purchase record slip is issued.

  Here, the CP 601 constitutes a creation means for creating a document necessary for tax exemption by the processing of Act 42 and Act 43. In the above description, the purchaser's written oath and the purchase record slip are illustrated as the documents necessary for tax exemption, but other documents such as consumables caution labels can be created in the same manner.

  Next, the CPU 601 performs a refund process as Act 44. Specifically, the CPU 601 notifies the external device interface 612 that the withdrawal data of the tax-free amount (refund amount) calculated in the process of Act 39 is to be output to the dispenser 63. In response to this notification, the external device interface 612 outputs payment data to the dispenser 63. By the above processing, the dispenser 63 is driven, and cash equivalent to the tax-free amount is dispensed. The computer mainly composed of the CPU 601 constitutes an instruction means for instructing the dispenser 63 to pay out the cash equivalent to the refund amount in cooperation with the external device interface 612.

  Next, the CPU 601 generates tax-free settlement data as Act 45. Specifically, the CPU 601 adds the date and time data (settlement date and time) clocked by the clock unit 605 and the electronic data of the purchaser pledge written in the process of Act 42 to the purchaser code acquired in the process of Act 31. And the tax-free settlement data. Thus, when the tax-exempt settlement data is generated, the CPU 601 proceeds to the process of Act 46.

  In Act 46, the CPU 601 transmits the tax exemption settlement data generated in the process of Act 45 or the tax exemption non-target data generated in the process of Act 38 to the management server 31. Specifically, the CPU 501 notifies the communication interface 606 to transmit tax exemption settlement data or tax exemption non-target data to the management server 31. In response to this notification, the communication interface 606 transmits tax exemption settlement data or tax exemption non-target data to the management server 31 via the network 7.

The CPU 311 of the management server 31 having received the tax exemption settlement data or the tax exemption non-target data starts the information processing of the procedure shown in the flowchart of FIG.
First, in step Act 81, the CPU 311 confirms whether the received data is duty-free settlement data. If the received data is duty-free settlement data (YES in Act 81), the CPU 311 acquires a purchaser code from the tax-free settlement data as Act 82. Then, the CPU 311 stores data of the settlement date and time included in the tax exemption settlement data in the purchaser data file 35 including the acquired purchaser code as Act 83.

  Next, the CPU 311 acquires electronic data of the purchaser written oath from the tax exemption settlement data as Act 84 and stores the electronic data in the auxiliary storage device 314. Thus, the CPU 311 ends the process of receiving the tax-exclusive settlement data.

  On the other hand, if the received data is not the tax-excluded settlement data (NO in Act 81), the CPU 311 determines in Act 85 whether the received data is the data not subject to tax-exempt. If the received data is tax exempted data (YES in Act 85), the CPU 311 acquires a purchaser code from the tax exempted data as Act 86. Then, the CPU 311 deletes the purchaser data file 35 including the acquired purchaser code from the auxiliary storage device 314 as Act 87. Thus, the CPU 311 ends the process of receiving tax exemption non-target data.

  Thus, in the facility 2 in which the tax-exempt processing system 1 of the present embodiment is constructed, non-residents such as foreign travelers who presented proofs proving to be tax-exempt persons such as passports at the reception counter 5 The person in charge receives the issuance of the tax exemption card C or the tax exemption sheet S from the business person in charge of the reception counter 5. Thereafter, the nonresident performs shopping by presenting the tax exemption card C or the tax exemption sheet S to the store clerk at the duty free shop 4. Then, when the shopping in the facility 2 is finished, the non-resident goes to the procedure counter 6 and presents the duty-free card C or the duty-free sheet S to the business person in charge. The person in charge of operation of the procedure counter 6 performs an operation for reading the data of the tax exemption card C or the bar code of the tax exemption sheet S at the settlement terminal 60.

  Then, in the settlement terminal 60, information relating to the sale of the product purchased by each non-resident in the facility 2 by the non-resident is collected from the management server 31. Then, based on this information, it is automatically checked whether it is tax exempt or not. Then, in the case of the tax exemption target, the total of the tax amount imposed on the taxable product, the so-called tax exemption amount is displayed on the touch panel 607 as the refund amount. Further, in the procedure counter 6, cash equivalent to the refund amount is paid out from the dispenser 63.

  Therefore, conventionally, the business person in charge of the procedure counter 6 uses the information of the receipts that the purchaser (non-resident) received from each duty-free shop 4 to use the tax-free items purchased by the purchaser as consumables and others. It classified into the general goods and the sum of the tax-excluded price for each, and it was judged whether or not it was exempted from tax exemption, but all such labors are simplified. In addition, in the case of tax exempt object, it is not necessary to calculate how much the tax exempt amount is. As a result, since the procedure of the tax exemption measures performed by the procedure counter 6 is simplified, it is possible to achieve excellent effects such as reducing the burden on the person in charge of operations and shortening the time required for the procedure.

  In addition, non-residents do not present passports or the like at each duty-free shop 4. For this reason, it is not necessary for each duty-free shop 4 to prepare the OCR 52 for reading the passport information, and the existing POS terminal 40 provided with the scanner 411 and the card reader 412 can be applied as hardware. Therefore, it is possible to easily convert to a procedure consignment type duty-free shop without increasing the equipment cost.

  Moreover, non-residents do not have to present a passport at each duty free shop 4. For this reason, it is possible to reduce the risk of losing or losing the passport. Moreover, non-residents may not present a receipt at the procedure counter 6. Therefore, the non-residents do not have to store them in a wallet or the like so as not to lose the receipt issued at each duty free shop 4. Thus, the system is very efficient and convenient for non-residents.

  Further, in the tax-exempt processing system 1 of the present embodiment, the purchaser's pledge, purchase record slip, and the like in the settlement terminal 60 based on the information recorded in the proof such as a passport read by the OCR 52 by the reception counter 5. The documents required for tax exemptions are automatically generated. Therefore, since there is no need for the person in charge of operation of the procedure counter 6 to create these documents by hand, the burden on the person in charge of the operation can be reduced from this point as well, and the time required for the procedure can be shortened.

  The purchaser written oath prepared at the settlement terminal 60 is transferred to the management server 31 as electronic data and stored. Therefore, the purchaser's written oath is obligated to store for seven years from the day after two months have passed from the day after the last day of the taxing period to which the day when each tax-free shop 4 did tax-free sales belongs. There is no need for each duty-free shop 4 to individually store the purchaser's pledge. That is, there is an advantage that the storage operation of each duty free shop 4 can be simplified.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment.
For example, although the option of issuing the tax exemption card C or the tax exemption sheet S to the non-resident is set in the reception terminal 50 in the embodiment, this option may be omitted. That is, in the flowchart of FIG. 9, when “YES” is determined in the process of Act 2, the control program may be configured to proceed to the process of Act 5. Alternatively, if “YES” is determined in the process of Act 2, the control program may be configured to proceed to the process of Act 6. In the former case, the operation is limited to the use of the tax-exempt card C. Therefore, in the POS terminal 40, the reception terminal 50 and the settlement terminal 60, the card readers 412, 508, 609 may not be provided. In the latter case, the operation is limited to using the tax-exempt sheet S. Therefore, in the POS terminal 40 and the settlement terminal 60, the scanners 411 and 608 may not be provided.

  In the embodiment, the reception terminal 50 barcoded the purchaser code generated from the passport number and the date and time information and printed it on the tax-exempt sheet S. However, by using the card reader 508 as a card reader / writer, The purchaser code generated from the passport number and the date and time information may be recorded on the tax exemption card C. Similarly, the reception terminal 50 may include a random number generator, generate a unique purchaser code by the random number, and issue the tax-exempt sheet S on which the bar code of the purchaser code is printed.

  Further, in the embodiment, the dispenser 63 is connected to the external device interface 612 at the settlement terminal 60 so that cash equivalent to the refund amount is automatically dispensed from the dispenser 63. In this regard, a non-traveler may operate the dispenser 63 to cause the dispenser 63 to dispense cash equivalent to the refund amount. That is, in the process of Act 44 of FIG. 11, the CPU 601 of the settlement terminal 60 generates print data of the refund receipt 8 of the layout shown in FIG. 15, for example. The barcode 81 recorded on the refund receipt 8 represents the refund amount. The CPU 601 notifies the printer interface 509 to output the print data to the printer 51. In response to this notification, the printer interface 509 outputs the print data to the printer 51. As a result, the printer 51 prints and issues the refund receipt 8. The issued refund receipt 8 is handed over to the non-resident by the business person in charge of the procedure counter 6. The non-resident goes to the place where the dispenser 63 is installed, and scans the barcode 81 of the refund receipt 8 with a scanner connected to the dispenser 63. Then, cash corresponding to the refunded amount represented by the bar code 81 is automatically paid out from the dispenser 63. Here, a computer mainly composed of the CPU 601 constitutes a second issuing unit that issues a medium on which information for causing withdrawal of cash equivalent to the refund amount is recorded in cooperation with the printer 51.

  In the embodiment, the function as the storage device is applied to the management server 31. However, the function as the storage device may be applied to an apparatus other than the management server 31, for example, the reception terminal 50 or the settlement terminal 60. For example, when the function as a storage device is applied to the reception terminal 50, the first transmission means causes the CPU 501 to transmit tax exemption reception data to the storage device via the system transmission line 511.

  Further, in the embodiment described above, the case where the tax amount imposed on the object to be taxed is fully refunded is shown. However, even when a part of the tax amount is refunded, the method of calculating the refund amount can be implemented. Further, it is needless to say that the amount of tax exemption points, which is the standard amount of tax exemption, is not limited to the amount of the embodiment.

  The transfer of the POS terminal 40, the reception terminal 50 and the settlement terminal 60 is generally performed in the state where a program such as a control program is stored in the ROM. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a control program or the like separately transferred from the computer apparatus may be written to a writable storage device included in the computer apparatus according to an operation of the user or the like. Transfer of the control program or the like can be performed by recording on a removable recording medium or by communication via a network. The recording medium may store a program such as a CD-ROM, a memory card, etc., and may be in any form as long as the device is readable. Further, the function obtained by installing or downloading a program may realize the function in cooperation with an OS (Operating System) or the like inside the apparatus.

In addition, although several embodiments of the present invention have been described, these embodiments are presented as examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. These novel embodiments can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, substitutions, and modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the invention. These embodiments and modifications thereof are included in the scope and the gist of the invention, and are included in the invention described in the claims and the equivalent scope thereof.
In the following, the invention described in the original claims of the present application is appended.
[1] A receiving device, a payment device, an accounting device, and a storage device, wherein the receiving device receives information recorded in a proof that proves that a purchaser who purchases an item is a tax exempt person. First receiving means, first generating means for generating tax exemption acceptance data in which the information recorded in the proof received by the first receiving means is associated with a purchaser code identifying the purchaser; A first transmission unit for transmitting the tax exemption acceptance data to the storage device; each accounting device is a second reception unit for receiving the purchaser code of the purchaser; and the purchaser purchases Second generating means for generating tax-free purchase data in which information relating to the sale of the article is associated with the purchaser code received by the second receiving means; and transmitting the tax-free purchase data to the storage device Send 2 The storage device creates a purchaser data file in which the purchaser code included in the tax exemption reception data is set according to the reception of the tax exemption reception data, and the purchaser data First storage means for storing the information recorded in the certificate contained in the tax exemption reception data in a file, and the purchaser code included in the tax exemption purchase data in response to reception of the tax exemption purchase data A second storage unit for storing information on sales of the article included in the duty-free purchase data in the purchaser data file in which is set, and the settlement apparatus refunds the purchase of the article A third receiving means for receiving the purchaser code of the purchaser wishing to receive the e-mail address, and the purchaser code received by the third receiving means for accessing the storage device; Based on the information related to the sale of the item stored in the specified purchaser data file, it is determined whether the purchase total amount of the taxable item by the purchaser identified by the purchaser code is exempt from tax exemption Determining means, displaying means for causing the display device to display the tax amount imposed on the object to be taxed as a refund amount when determined to be the tax exempt object by the determining means, and the tax exemption object by the determining means If it is determined that there is any, it is necessary for tax exemption measures based on the information recorded in the certificate stored in the purchaser data file in which the purchaser code received by the third receiving means is set. A tax-exempt processing system comprising: means for creating a document.
[2] The receiving device further includes a fourth receiving means for receiving the purchaser code recorded on the card medium, and the first generation means receives the proof received by the first receiving means. The tax exemption processing system according to appendix [1], wherein tax exemption acceptance data in which the information recorded in is associated with the purchaser code received by the fourth receiving means is generated.
[3] The reception device is generated by the third generation means for generating the purchaser code from the information recorded in the certificate received by the first reception means, and the third generation means The tax-free processing system according to appendix [1], further comprising: a first issuing unit that issues a sheet on which the purchaser code is printed.
[4] The settlement apparatus further includes command means for instructing the dispensing machine to pay out the cash equivalent to the refund amount, any one of additional notes [1] to [3] characterized in that Duty-free processing system described.
[5] The settlement apparatus further comprises second issuing means for issuing a medium on which information for causing the dispensing machine to pay out the cash equivalent to the refund amount is recorded. The tax exemption processing system according to any one of [1] to [3].
[6] On receipt of tax exemption reception data in which information recorded in a proof that proves that the purchaser who purchases the item is the tax exemption subject is associated with a unique purchaser code for identifying the purchaser Accordingly, a purchaser data file in which the purchaser code included in the tax exemption reception data is set is created, and the information recorded in the certificate contained in the tax exemption reception data is stored in the purchaser data file. In response to reception of tax-free purchase data in which the first storage means to be linked, the information related to the sale of the article purchased by the purchaser, and the purchaser code of the purchaser are received, A second storage unit configured to store, in the purchaser data file having the purchaser code included therein, information relating to the sale of the article included in the duty-free purchase data; Management server, characterized in that.
[7] Having received the tax exemption reception data in which the information recorded in the proof that proves that the purchaser who purchases the item is the tax exemption subject is associated with the unique purchaser code for identifying the purchaser Accordingly, a purchaser data file in which the purchaser code included in the tax exemption reception data is set is created, and the information recorded in the certificate contained in the tax exemption reception data is stored in the purchaser data file. In response to reception of tax-free purchase data in which information relating to the sale of the article purchased by the purchaser is associated with the purchaser code of the purchaser, the first storage means for A second storage unit for storing, in the purchaser data file in which the purchaser code included in the item is the information pertaining to the sale of the article included in the duty-free purchase data, The communication means for communicating with the management server, the receiving means for receiving the purchaser code of the purchaser who intends to receive a refund for the item purchase, and the purchaser set with the purchaser code received by the receiving means Determining means for determining whether or not the total purchase price of the taxable article by the purchaser identified by the purchaser code is tax exempt based on the information related to the sale of the article stored in the consumer data file; If it is determined that the tax exemption object is the tax exemption object by the determination means, the display means is displayed on the display device to display the tax amount imposed on the taxable object as a refund amount, and the determination means determines that the tax exemption object And the information recorded in the certificate stored in the purchaser data file in which the purchaser code received by the receiving means is set. Settlement apparatus characterized by comprising a creating means for creating documents required for exemption Te.

  1 ... duty-free processing system, 2 ... specific commercial facility (facility), 3 ... data center, 4 ... duty-free shop, 5 ... tax-free reception counter (reception counter), 6 ... tax-free procedure counter (procedure counter), 7 ... computer network ( Network) 8 ... Repayment receipt, 31 ... Management server, 34 ... Duty free goods database, 35 ... Purchaser data file, 40 ... POS terminal, 50 ... Reception terminal, 51, 61 ... Printer, 52 ... OCR, 60 ... Settlement terminal 62: Pen tablet, 63: Dispensing machine, C: Duty free card, S: Duty free sheet, 311, 401, 501, 601: CPU, 411, 608: Scanner, 412, 508, 609: Card reader, 414, 507, 607 ... touch panel.

Claims (8)

Including a reception device and a settlement device, an accounting device, and a storage device;
The accepting device is
A first receiving means for receiving information recorded in a proof that proves that a purchaser who purchases an item is a tax exempt person;
First generation means for generating tax exemption acceptance data in which a purchaser code identifying the purchaser is associated with the information recorded in the proof received by the first receiving means;
First transmission means for transmitting the tax exemption acceptance data to the storage device;
An output unit that outputs information indicating the purchaser code;
Equipped with
Before Machinery meter device,
Second receiving means for receiving the purchaser code of the purchaser;
And second generating means for generating a duty-free purchase data that associates the purchaser code of the purchaser received by said second receiving means to information relating to the sale of the goods the buyer has purchased,
Second transmitting means for transmitting the tax-free purchase data to the storage device;
Equipped with
The storage device is
The first of the purchaser code set buyer data file included in the transmitted the exemption accepted data has been in the transmission means, the storing information recorded in the certificate contained in the duty-free reception data 1 storage means,
The purchaser data file in which the purchaser code included in the tax-exempt purchase data transmitted by the second transmission unit is set stores information related to the sale of the article included in the tax-exclusive purchase data 2 storage means,
Equipped with
The settlement device
A third receiving means for receiving the purchaser code of the purchaser who is to receive a refund for the purchase of the goods;
Based on the information relating to the sale of the third of the article to the purchaser code received by the receiving means is stored in the set the buyer data file, imposed by the purchaser identified by the buyer code Determining means for determining whether or not the purchase total amount of the item is subject to tax exemption;
Equipped with a tax-free processing system. The settlement device
If it is determined by the determination means that it is tax exempt, the tax amount imposed on the taxable item is displayed as a refund on the display device, and if it is determined that the tax exempt object is not exempt, it is not tax exempt. The tax exemption processing system according to claim 1 , wherein: The settlement device
When it is determined by the determination means that the tax exemption object is to be applied, the information recorded in the certificate stored in the purchaser data file in which the purchaser code received by the third reception means is set The tax exemption processing system according to claim 1 or 2 , wherein a document necessary for tax exemption measures is created based on that . The settlement device
4. The payment machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, when it is determined by the determination means that the object of tax exemption is to be exempted, payment of cash equivalent to the tax amount imposed on the taxable article is instructed to the dispenser. Duty-free processing system. The settlement device
A medium is recorded that records information for causing a dispenser to pay out cash equivalent to the tax amount imposed on the object to be taxed when it is determined by the determination means that it is tax exempt. The tax exemption processing system according to any one of 1 to 3.   A first receiving means for receiving information recorded in a proof that proves that a purchaser who purchases an item is a tax exempt person;
  First generation means for generating tax exemption acceptance data in which a purchaser code identifying the purchaser is associated with the information recorded in the proof received by the first receiving means;
The tax exemption acceptance data is transmitted to a storage device that stores the information recorded in the certification object included in the tax exemption acceptance data with respect to the purchaser data file in which the purchaser code included in the tax exemption acceptance data is set. First transmitting means for
  An output unit that outputs information indicating the purchaser code;
  Second receiving means for receiving the purchaser code of the purchaser;
  A second generation unit that generates tax-free purchase data in which the purchaser code of the purchaser received by the second receiving unit is associated with the information related to the sale of the item purchased by the purchaser;
  Second transmitting means for transmitting the tax-free purchase data to the storage device;
  The information recorded in the certificate contained in the tax exemption reception data is stored in the purchaser data file in which the purchaser code included in the tax exemption reception data transmitted by the first transmission means is set. A first storage means,
  The purchaser data file in which the purchaser code included in the tax-exempt purchase data transmitted by the second transmission unit is set stores information related to the sale of the article included in the tax-exclusive purchase data 2 storage means,
  A third receiving means for receiving the purchaser code of the purchaser who is to receive a refund for the purchase of the goods;
  Taxation by the purchaser identified by the purchaser code based on the information related to the sale of the article stored in the purchaser data file in which the purchaser code received by the third receiving means is set Determining means for determining whether or not the purchase total amount of the item is subject to tax exemption;
Equipped with a tax-free processing system. A receiving device that constitutes a tax-free processing system,
A first receiving means for receiving information recorded in a proof that proves that a purchaser who purchases an item is a tax exempt person;
First generation means for generating tax exemption acceptance data in which a purchaser code identifying the purchaser is associated with the information recorded in the proof received by the first receiving means;
A storage device for storing the information recorded in the certified purchaser code is included in the duty-free reception data to set buyer data files included in the duty-free reception data, generation of the first A first transmission unit for transmitting the tax exemption reception data generated by the unit;
An output unit that outputs information indicating the purchaser code;
A reception device equipped with A computer that controls a receiving device that constitutes a tax-free processing system;
A first receiving means for receiving information recorded in a proof that proves that a purchaser who purchases an item is a tax exempt person;
First generation means for generating tax exemption acceptance data in which a purchaser code for identifying the purchaser is associated with the information recorded in the proof received by the first receiving means;
A storage device for storing the information recorded in the certified purchaser code is included in the duty-free reception data to set buyer data files included in the duty-free reception data, generation of the first A first transmission unit for transmitting the tax exemption reception data generated by the unit;
An output unit that outputs information indicating the purchaser code;
Program to function as.