I take my empties down to the local redemption center and just give it to them. I never take the money.
I tell them that they are providing a Service and I do not want the State getting this revenue, it is as are most taxes ‘thievery.’
Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but you've already paid the deposit fee on each and every bottle and can you are giving to the redemption center. Yes, you have already paid your "tax" on those items..
An now you are giving away your chance to recover that "tax" and bragging about it. Sheesh!