sales tax and dealers

[Nichols]

Rick,
    There are variances state-by-state. In some cases, businesses and 
institutions don't pay tax if they issue a "non-tax-certificate" to the 
vendor. In some cases there may be tax on labor, but not on parts. In any 
case, it may be necessary to supply a copy of your states' requirements in 
order to get paid fairly. Most states have a pamphlet or flier that you can 
use when you invoice the customer. A common problem is churches, where the 
secretary may not be aware of state requirements, and will argue to death 
about the charges. In those situations, you can sometimes make a "point" by 
crossing off the tax, AND the institutional discount. Same for dealers. If 
they return your payment with something crossed-off the invoice, re-bill 
for the difference, include the tax code pamphlet, and add in your 
re-invoice charge. (same as bad check). Supply the phone number for your 
state tax and revenue department.
         We don't like to "burn bridges", but theft of you your labor due 
to ignorance is no less costly than theft due to malice. The good thing is 
that ignorance can be cured. It's part of our job.
If you are totally uncomfortable with the process, or wish to use a third 
party, feel free to call me at 505-642-8640. I'll contact your tax and rev 
dept.  and the dealer.
Have fun. If your accountant is correct, in your state, then you "win". 
So.... do it with a smile.

Best Regards,
Guy Nichols, RPT
Chair, Trade Relations Committee, PTG

At 11:54 PM 10/21/2004 +0000, you wrote:

>Hi List,
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>What do you all do about charging dealers sales tax for work done for 
>them? I've tried a couple of times only to see it crossed off the invoice. 
>My accountant tells me that they should be paying it.
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>Thanks,
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>Rick Ucci/Ucci Piano