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Sales Tax for Services: Side by Side Invoice Comparison
In this mini-training, Diane Yetter compares two differently formatted invoices for the same transaction to demonstrate the importance of invoice presentation for the taxability of the services you’re providing. Wording your invoice in a certain way can increase your taxability.…
Service Providers: Are you Making This Big Sales Tax Mistake?
If you’re a service provider selling goods along with non-taxable services, you may be making one simple but big mistake that can create a sales tax burden for your business.
Maryland Enacts Exemption for Commercial Building Cleaning Services
Effective April 30, 2019, Maryland sales and use tax does not apply to cleaning services for a commercial or industrial building owned by a common ownership community or a retirement community used for specified services.
Kentucky Enacts Exemption for Specified Services if Certain Conditions Are Met
Kentucky has enacted legislation that exempts specified services from taxation if one of the following conditions is met: The services were sold prior to January 1, 2019 and gross receipts from the sales were less than $6000 in calendar year…
Idaho Provides Exemption for Vehicle Accessory Installation Charges
Idaho passed legislation that creates a sales tax exemption for labor costs on vehicle accessory installation.
Hazard Removal Services Subject to New Mexico Gross Receipts Tax Since They Were Performed In-State
Hazard removal services provided by a taxpayer for the DEA were subject to New Mexico gross receipts tax since the services were performed in the state.
Motor Vehicle Maintenance Contracts Sold to Nonresidents Subject to Tax in Virginia
A car vehicle dealer’s sale of extended warranties, service and maintenance contracts and agreements for vehicles purchased in Virginia but licensed and registered in another state are subject to Virginia sales tax.
Iowa Expands Tax Base to Include Additional Specified Services
Iowa has enacted legislation that expands the state’s tax base to include additional specified services, effective January 1, 2019.
Provision of Personnel to Manufacturer Not Taxable as Employment Service in Ohio
A company that provided personnel to a pet food manufacturer was not subject to Ohio sales tax since it did not provide a taxable employment service.
Certain Cleaning Services Exempt from New York Sales Tax
A taxpayer’s carpet cleaning services are exempt from New York sales tax, but its other cleaning services and floor repair services are subject to sales tax.
Photograph Tinting and Coloring Services Subject to North Carolina Sales and Use Tax
Effective September 1, 2018, charges for services to tint or color a consumer\’s tangible or digital photograph are subject to North Carolina sales and use tax as repair, maintenance, and installation services.
Kentucky Expands Sales Tax Base to Include Specified Services
Effective July 1, 2018, Kentucky has expanded its sales tax base to subject specified services to sales tax.
In-State Repair Services for Nonresidents are Taxable in Washington
The Washington Department of Revenue has issued guidance regarding the taxability of repair services for nonresidents of Washington. Tangible personal property repair services performed in Washington for customers located outside of Washington are subject to Washington business and occupation (B&O)…
Non-Member Fees for Club Services Exempt in New York
New York has issued an advisory opinion concluding that fees paid by non-members of a social club for services provided by the club are not subject to sales tax.
West Virginia Enacts Exemption for Repair, Remodeling and Maintenance Services for Certain Aircraft
Effective for sales made on or after September 1, 2018, West Virginia has enacted an exemption for repair, remodeling and maintenance services for certain aircraft.
Destination Management Company’s Transfers of Property and Related Services are Exempt in California
A destination management company’s transfers of tangible personal property, as well as related service charges, were not subject to California sales and use tax.
Nexus of Medical Transcription Service Prompts Discussion of Illinois Sales and Use Tax
An Illinois Department of Revenue general information letter detailed that although a taxpayer’s medical transcription service performed work for customers in Illinois, no tangible personal property was transferred, so no tax was due.
Texas Enacts Exemption on Insurance Services Performed by Certain CPA Firms
Texas enacted a sales tax exemption for insurance services performed by certain CPA firms, effective 01/01/18. More…
Utah Enacts Exemption for Vehicle Washing Services
Effective July 1, 2017, Utah enacted a sales and use tax exemption for the sales of cleaning or washing of a vehicle, except for sales that include the cleaning or washing of the interior of the vehicle.
Saskatchewan Increases Provincial State Tax Rate to 6%
Effective March 23, 2017, the Canadian province of Saskatchewan increased its provincial sales tax rate. Other changes in excise, property and income taxes were also included in the provisions.
Supplies Used in Automobile Repairs Are Taxable in Virginia
Effective July 1, 2017, supplies used during automotive repairs are subject to Virginia sales and use tax whether or not there is a transfer of title or possession of the supplies or the supplies are attached to the automobile.
Missouri Voters Pass Amendment to Prohibit Expanding Sales Tax on Services
On November 8, 2016, Missouri voters passed an amendment to the state’s constitution to prohibit the state from expanding the sales tax base to services or transactions that were not subject to sales tax as of January 1, 2015.
Debris Removal Services Taxable as Cleaning or Washing in Utah
Utah upheld an auditor’s decision that a crude oil refiner was liable for sales and use tax on purchases of services performed on outdoor areas and equipment and storage tanks.