tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13317333.comments2024-03-04T09:27:42.517-08:00The Sales Tax GuyUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger227125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13317333.post-24735921282365001132018-05-12T11:23:54.618-07:002018-05-12T11:23:54.618-07:00The reasoning behind the no newspaper sales tax is...The reasoning behind the no newspaper sales tax is the English Stamp act that required a tax on newspapers in colonial days. If you didn't have the stamp on your newspaper than you couldn't sell it if the Kings tax collectors didn't like what you had to say then you couldn't get stamps.Red Communisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07962920771551825347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13317333.post-28050739375143884822018-04-02T18:29:06.732-07:002018-04-02T18:29:06.732-07:00Thank you for the informative write up.Thank you for the informative write up.Local Sales Offerhttp://www.local-sales-offer.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13317333.post-79931114572456638992018-03-21T10:43:10.305-07:002018-03-21T10:43:10.305-07:00A fascinating discussion is worth comment. I do th...A fascinating discussion is worth comment. I do think that <br />you ought to write more about this topic, it might not be a taboo <br />matter but usually folks don't discuss these issues. To the next!<br />Many thanks!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13317333.post-77499666720939926472018-02-05T13:37:27.118-08:002018-02-05T13:37:27.118-08:00Surcharges are usually simply extra charges that s...Surcharges are usually simply extra charges that sellers add to the price without having to actually raise the price. Fuel surcharges, drop ship surcharges, etc. are examples. Since they're really part of the price (just labeled differently), then they're part of the taxable amount. <br /><br />In this case the question is what the fuel surcharge is for. If they're charging you for the fuel inside the crane, and consumables are taxable in your state, then the surcharge is taxable. Ditto if delivery charges are taxable in your state.<br /><br />Jim Frazierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09501991287165651297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13317333.post-46649443975380734442018-02-05T06:59:25.437-08:002018-02-05T06:59:25.437-08:00Can tax be added to a Fuel Surcharge for the use o...Can tax be added to a Fuel Surcharge for the use of a crane used on a tax exempt job? I know that tax has to be added to the crane rental as all rentals are taxable (at least in NY)but I am unsure about the Fuel Surcharge.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13317333.post-49802982054789143862017-10-05T08:52:59.269-07:002017-10-05T08:52:59.269-07:00This website was... how do I say it? Relevant!!
F...This website was... how do I say it? Relevant!!<br /><br />Finally I've found something which helped <br />me. Kudos!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13317333.post-61362331501745184162017-09-21T09:56:08.013-07:002017-09-21T09:56:08.013-07:00Usually, if the tax is imposed on the seller for t...Usually, if the tax is imposed on the seller for the privilege, the law also gives him the right to impose the tax on the buyer and make it part of what the buyer owes. Not terribly interested in researching this for Florida, but I've seen that language in other states. Jim Frazierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09501991287165651297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13317333.post-18017769824353971252017-09-20T20:51:45.295-07:002017-09-20T20:51:45.295-07:00-Customer refuses to pay sales tax. If the custome...-Customer refuses to pay sales tax. If the customer understands the law, then it is plain to him/her that the tax is not owed. In Florida Statutes Chapter 212 section .05, it is hereby declared to be the legislative intent that every person is exercising the privilege to do business at retail in this state. These two words, "legislative intent", governs all sections of the chapter for sales taxes. It may sound like "every person" is required to pay the sales tax but if it is by "privilege" then it can only be owed by the "seller" who has the taxable liability. Consumers in Florida have a right to buy from sellers but since they don't buy by "privilege" under any section of chapter 212, they simply do not have to pay the sales tax for the seller.Alvis Jenkinsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13317333.post-76647952242757699822017-09-13T23:32:38.348-07:002017-09-13T23:32:38.348-07:00As a financial planner, I totally understand where...As a financial planner, I totally understand where you're coming from.<br />I read your site fairly often and I enjoy your posts.<br />I shared this on twitter and my followers enjoyed it <br />too. Kepp up the good work!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13317333.post-67885546428474601162017-05-12T15:48:26.312-07:002017-05-12T15:48:26.312-07:00You have to look at the rules for each individual ...You have to look at the rules for each individual state.<br /><br />If you're adding the transportation fee to a taxable bill, then you may have to charge tax on the fee as well. Unless there's an exception, any extra fees on a taxable invoice are included in the base.<br /><br />Regarding towing rules, again, each individual state will have different rules.<br /><br />Best starting place is the state's web page.Jim Frazierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09501991287165651297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13317333.post-44794743590206246032017-05-12T15:39:03.938-07:002017-05-12T15:39:03.938-07:00Jim,
Do you have any references on the taxability...Jim,<br /><br />Do you have any references on the taxability rules for transportation services on vehicles sold at retail and wholesale? <br /><br />Facts:<br />Dealer is a salvage auction dealer with locations in all states.<br />Dealer is merely the broker of the transportation(third party common carrier performs the transporation service).<br />Dealer bills the buyer a transporation fee.<br />Buyer does not get a bill from the common carrier.<br />Dealer sells at wholesale and retail.<br /><br />Considering the salvage vehicles are "wrecked", would towing tax rules apply? <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13317333.post-44581345648400808152017-01-25T16:22:25.008-08:002017-01-25T16:22:25.008-08:00I have personally paid sales tax on newspapers in ...I have personally paid sales tax on newspapers in MD, WV, VA, NC, FL, AL, AZ, and CA. I know for a fact that CT, NY, NJ, PA, DE, and SC do not tax newspapers. Unsure about other states.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13317333.post-71091983022765449642016-03-21T12:21:12.928-07:002016-03-21T12:21:12.928-07:00Drive yourself crazy. Where you live is irrelevan...Drive yourself crazy. Where you live is irrelevant. Jim Frazierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09501991287165651297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13317333.post-67748770531853423972016-03-21T11:18:55.904-07:002016-03-21T11:18:55.904-07:00I am an international Motivational Life Coach. Liv...I am an international Motivational Life Coach. Living in Canada, I have clients from about 9 different countries. Would you say that it's better for me to simply charge taxes based on where I LIVE, or drive myself crazy trying to research taxes for where my CLIENTS live?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13317333.post-24975149259072929702016-03-10T09:01:10.151-08:002016-03-10T09:01:10.151-08:00California does NOT tax the U.S. Government, but t...California does NOT tax the U.S. Government, but they do tax local governments (i.e. City of Antioch) and in most cases they will provide you with a direct pay permit that'll serve as an exemption certificate.Form BOE Auditorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01009527132714485263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13317333.post-83645444400131507662016-03-02T11:22:53.422-08:002016-03-02T11:22:53.422-08:00First of all, I caution anyone to be careful about...First of all, I caution anyone to be careful about clicking on the link - I distrust any link that doesn't show where it's going. <br /><br />Anyway, there has been a lot of coverage of this issue lately. Here's a link to the "co" keyword on our news blog. <br /><br />http://salestaxnews.blogspot.com/search/label/State%20CO<br /><br />Basically, the courts have said that, while CO can't make Amazon and other remote sellers collect tax, they can force them to do reporting. So, if you live in CO, the state will know what purchases you made from larger out of state vendors.<br /><br />Think of this in the same way as 1099's.<br /><br />And here is a likely reason why Amazon is collecting taxes in CO<br /><br />http://taxify.co/blog/2016/02/04/amazon-begins-collecting-sales-tax-in-colorado-what-does-it-mean/<br /><br />Jim<br /><br />JimJim Frazierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09501991287165651297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13317333.post-51456546049449155132016-03-02T09:08:08.600-08:002016-03-02T09:08:08.600-08:00Hi Jim,
I saw this article regarding new sales ta...Hi Jim,<br /><br />I saw this article regarding new sales tax laws in Colorado and thought I'd share it with you in case you were interested. Not sure if this means more sellers will eventually become compliant or if more sellers will just adhere to the bare minimum... Also, if I am understanding this right, Amazon requires sales tax compliance in Colorado, although it is one of the 23 states that does not require Amazon to do so, why?<br />Let me know what you think!<br /><br />http://bit.ly/2189dD6<br /><br />Thanks, Jim!<br /><br />AustinAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06821614996853797457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13317333.post-85724326336564955612016-02-24T08:38:59.366-08:002016-02-24T08:38:59.366-08:001. I don't believe so, particularly given the ...1. I don't believe so, particularly given the list. In fact, while it's not something I typically research, I don't believe life-coaching is taxable in the vast majority of states.<br /><br />2. In other states where what you do is taxable (I'm guessing HI, SD, WV, and NM might be worth investigating), the question is whether or not you have nexus in those states. If all you do is provide phone consulting, then you're probably OK. BUT, things are changing. States are getting more aggressive, and there is pending federal legislation that could change things as well. <br /><br />However, unless you're in the Zig Ziglar category, you're probably not generating enough revenue to hit thresholds that may be put in place.<br /><br />The other thing is watch what you do that may create nexus. For example, do you send your clients ANY material, like books, papers, cd's or dvd's where you retain ownership? Do you participate in trade shows, seminars, etc. <br /><br />I used to work for a national seminar company. If you use that as a platform to promote your coaching business, that could be a problem.<br /><br />See the disclaimer on the right.<br /><br />JimJim Frazierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09501991287165651297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13317333.post-72074978956762451402016-02-24T08:33:21.203-08:002016-02-24T08:33:21.203-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Jim Frazierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09501991287165651297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13317333.post-17465943494416980022016-02-23T23:51:51.048-08:002016-02-23T23:51:51.048-08:00I am a life coach in NY state.
1. Are my client ...I am a life coach in NY state. <br />1. Are my client phone calls taxable? <br /><br />My understanding is NO, based on this statement from NYS "Sales of services are generally exempt from New York sales tax unless they are specifically taxable." and the list here:<br />https://www.tax.ny.gov/pubs_and_bulls/tg_bulletins/st/quick_reference_guide_for_taxable_and_exempt_property_and_services.htm<br /><br />2. What about clients who reside in other states or countries? If I am doing phone sessions, do I need to go by their sales tax laws? Or since I am based in NY state myself, do only NYS tax laws apply? <br /><br />Thank you!<br />EricaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13193706851078098905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13317333.post-31915077093663562992016-02-22T13:40:49.210-08:002016-02-22T13:40:49.210-08:00Frankly, not really an expert on lodging taxes - o...Frankly, not really an expert on lodging taxes - often separate from sales taxes. Ask the hotel why the surcharge is there. And check NV's web site to see if there are any publications or bulletins on the subject.Jim Frazierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09501991287165651297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13317333.post-56085410975063282412016-02-22T13:38:01.721-08:002016-02-22T13:38:01.721-08:00I have a question in the state of Nevada when I pa...I have a question in the state of Nevada when I pay my rent at a weekly hotel they charge me resort fee hotel tax 11 percent which is fine but some hotels every time you make a payment the charge you a surçharcge fee of $10.95 and they tax you 11% on the surcharge is that legal? To tax a surcharge??? Its mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09552200026509245527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13317333.post-28271187497083625532016-02-09T14:27:50.445-08:002016-02-09T14:27:50.445-08:00Good question - and there have been a few articles...Good question - and there have been a few articles written about this topic. Have a look at these <br />http://salestaxnews.blogspot.com/search/label/Trailing%20Nexus<br /><br />JimJim Frazierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09501991287165651297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13317333.post-39837665353196361272016-02-09T14:07:12.733-08:002016-02-09T14:07:12.733-08:00The company I am at manufactures commercial refrig...The company I am at manufactures commercial refrigeration for sale/re-sale. If my company no longer has a presence in a state that we used to collect sales tax and process a sales tax return, do I still have to collect sales tax and process the tax return?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13317333.post-7184052576344762762016-02-09T13:30:26.139-08:002016-02-09T13:30:26.139-08:00Thank you so much!
Thank you so much!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12134707255671091398noreply@blogger.com