[pianotech] Proposed California Sales Tax on Furniture Repair

[Gerald Cousins]

For what it's worth, 
New York State requires the collection of sales tax on all labor on pianos.
Years ago I had a very healthy debate with Geo. Pitaki (before he became gov. of the state.)
My side stated that if I had to collect sales tax on my labor then Doctors, Lawyers and even accountants should have to collect the taxes too. I lost the debate.
In fact the law is actually written to exempt "Professionals" such as Doctors etc. and, for those who are curious, they do not consider ladies of the evening part of that group. grin
We (piao tuners, shop mechanics, etc.) proved a service (labor) on a tangible piece of property and the law is written to collect sales tax in that instance.
Yes it was a pain. Yes I did spend a bunch of time working as a NY state revenue collection service. Yes I was even audited by the sales tax commission. No fun either. But as tehy say, "you can't fight city hall"

Only suggestion is to to try to defeat the law before it's passed.

Good luck with THAT especially in California!

Gerry Cousins, RPT

                      
                        
                          From: pianotech-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:pianotech-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of David Ilvedson
Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2008 11:11 AM
To: pianotech at ptg.org
Subject: Re: [pianotech] Proposed California Sales Tax on Furniture Repair
                        
                      
                      
                        
                           
                          
                            Broadening the Sales and Use Tax to Include Certain Services:
Effective February 1, 2009, the sales and use tax rate will be applied
to appliance and furniture repair, vehicle repair, golf, and
veterinarian services. Effective March 1, 2009, the sales and use tax
rate will be applied to amusement parks and sporting events. This is
expected to generate additional General Fund sales tax
revenue of $357 million in 2008-09.
                          
                          
                             
                          
                          
                            David Ilvedson, RPT
Pacifica, CA 94044
                          
                          
                            
                              
                            
                            Original message
From: "David Love"  
To:  
Received: 11/18/2008 8:11:51 AM
Subject: [pianotech] Proposed California Sales Tax on Furniture Repair
                            California
techs.  Does anyone know if the current proposal by our governator to
impose sales tax on furniture repair include us?  
                             
                            David Love
                            www.davidlovepianos.com
                             
                          
                        
                      
                    
                  
                
                 
              
            
          
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