"Visiting" Tuners

[Farrell]

Do you know that the visitor/visitors do not "pay Wisconsin Sales tax  5.5%
(and have) a business permit"? They certainly need to abide by applicable
local/state laws. If they do that, I don't think I understand your
discomfort with their presence. If they do not, hmmmmm, that's another
matter - whether to report them or not - perhaps it should depend on whether
you feel their illegal business is having an adverse impact on your
business. If it is, then I might be tempted to report them if I were in your
shoes - I certainly could not blame anyone that did report detrimental
illegal activity such as that.

Terry Farrell
Piano Tuning & Service
Tampa, Florida
mfarrel2@tampabay.rr.com

----- Original Message -----
From: "Ron Lindquist" <ronli@newnorth.net>
To: <pianotech@ptg.org>
Sent: Thursday, September 14, 2000 10:45 AM
Subject: "Visiting" Tuners


> List:       Need  guidance on how to deal with rude business people.
>
> Saw this ad in the local Shopper today.
>
> PIANO TUNING by appointment only.  Tuning exclusively by ear.  $45.00.
Mr.
> Lentini will again be in the North woods area for a short period of time.
> Please call 715-282-5961 for more information.
>
> I did and found out he will be here for 2-3 weeks---depending on the
amount
> of work,  He is from New Jersey. and will be staying  here."
>
> I have to pay Wisconsin Sales tax  "5.5%.   A business permit, a business
> phone, etc.
>
> There are a number of these people each year coming for a "Vacation" from
> another state that I have to deal with.
>
> How would you PROFESSIONALS"  handle this. I'm thinking about turning him
> in to the State tax people.
>
>
>
> R&R Piano Service
> 6039 River Road
> Eagle River, Wi  54521
> 715 479-7051
> e-mail   ronli@newnorth.net
>