Any Fluent in Tax Laws?

[Jeff_Green]

I have been looking around on the State of Texas websites to find the answer and haven't seen anything definitive. I'm looking for people I know, personally, to talk to about this but until then thought I would ask here and maybe there are some who know.

I know that some labor is taxable and some is not. The problem I am having is determining if performing electrical service work is a taxable item? I know the material used is taxable and I also know that my old company didn't charge customers taxes on labor, but that doesn't mean they were right... they aren't in business anymore!

Anyone have any info or knowledge on this??

[Saltwater Servitude]

Sorry I can't help with anything other than a glib answer, but this lady seems to be fluent.

OMG!

OMG!

[Jeff_Green]

I hate myself for watching that entire video but I couldn't stop...

[BenE]

Toll-Free Numbers

Call the people who know.

[brad]

Originally Posted by Jeff_Green

I hate myself for watching that entire video but I couldn't stop...

I know, right? I couldn't look away... she was like some freaky porcelain doll.

[z-monster]

The whistling in the background...cant get out of head...

[mak65]

Tax on labor depends on what the project is. New construction or repair/remodel? Residential or commercial? Lump sum or separated charges (labor from material charges)?

[Jeff_Green]

My work is basically going to be repair/maintenance in both residential AND commercial and billing would be a labor charge and a materials charge. Materials would show the tax on it.

[Saltwater Servitude]

Originally Posted by Jeff_Green

I hate myself for watching that entire video but I couldn't stop...

I think she flosses her front teeth with weed eater line.

It's surreal when she speaks English and there's no accent. She also does news reporting I've been told.

[chulbulpandey341]

A thought to ponder; you reactions.

[mak65]

Originally Posted by Jeff_Green

My work is basically going to be repair/maintenance in both residential AND commercial and billing would be a labor charge and a materials charge. Materials would show the tax on it.

Based on your above response as repairs:

Residential - Labor is not taxable; materials are taxable.
Commercial - Entire charge is taxable regardless of whether you separate the charges or not.

I suggest you go to the below link and read Rules 3.291 and 3.357. There is a section that defines and disusses maintenance (non-residential) in 3.357, as well.

http://info.sos.state.tx.us/pls/pub/readtac$ext.ViewTAC?tac_view=5&ti=34&pt=1&ch=3&sch =O&rl=Y

[Jeff_Green]

Thanks, Michael! You have been more than helpful! I had started looking around but when I start reading tax laws my eyes glaze over and I have a hard time continuing my search!

[GypsyHighSide]

I agree with Michael. You might also want to check out this link from the State of Texas on real property construction, repair and remodeling.

[Jeff_Green]

Thanks to you too, Rob! Both of yall have helped me immensely!