Sales Tax... 1

[jmme]

I am a sole proprietor in New York and have a question about sales tax. I prepare and stamp plans (house plans, septic systems, subdivisions, etc.) and have been told that I do need to charge sales tax and have also been told that I don't. Can anyone confirm whether I need to charge sales tax or not in New York? Thanks.

 

[MacGyverS2000]

What does your accountant say?

Dan - Owner

http://www.Hi-TecDesigns.com

 

[msquared48]

It depends on whether professionals have to pay sales tax there. I never did, but check with whatever state agency there administers the local B&O tax. They will know. In fact, if you do have to pay, it would be listed as a line item on the B&O form for taxes.

Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
Motto: KISS
Motivation: Don't ask

 

[zdas04]

It is state by state and often county by county. In my state, I have to collect sales tax on any work I do within the state, and they are quite cranky about getting it passed on to them in a timely manner (by the 16th of the following month you start getting a fine that goes up each day). The work I do in other states seems to have the Professional Exemption you mentioned.

David

 

[rbulsara]

It took me a few seconds to get to this page:

http://www.tax.ny.gov/bus/st/transactions_not_subject_to_sales_tax.htm

Rafiq Bulsara

http://www.srengineersct.com

 

[zdas04]

Rafiq,
I think that covers it. I wish my state (also a "New", but a bit west) had that clear a deliniation.

David

 

[jmme]

Thanks for the help. I had found something similar to what rbulsara found but when I called them the lady said I do need to. I am going to call them again and talk to someone who knows what is going on. Thanks.

 

[jmme]

Engineering services do not need to collect/charge sales tax in New York.