[TechAssist] Re: 1 pound roll solder, what's the linear feet?

  • From: Jim Myers <jr.myers@xxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2005 15:57:33 -0500

You guys in Florida need to get a written opinion from someone at the 
Florida Dept of Revenue so you know what to collect sales tax on and 
when. Then pass it around so everyone does it the same way. Then when 
the tax man comes around you can whip it on him.


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Since 1972                     *
Jim Myers                      *
Telrad Electronics             *
Fort Wayne Indiana             *
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Larry E wrote:
> Phil, I was told by the state tax people that we are to charge tax only
> when "parts" are installed, and I specifically
> asked about solder and was told "no, that`s not an installed part that`s a
> shop supply" needless to say, there must
> be some mis-interpretation of the statute going on in his case, tell your
> friend to ask to see the "Florida Statute",
> if they can`t produce one he won`t have to pay, Let me know how he makes
> out, this is of great interest
> to all of us florida techs, Larry E
> Larry Eastman
> 
>  ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Phil Bader" <tjanphyl@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <techassist@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Saturday, July 23, 2005 10:56 AM
> Subject: [TechAssist] 1 pound roll solder, what's the linear feet?
> 
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> 
>>I know, but this is regarding a state sales tax issue. If a 1 lb roll of
>>60/40 solder the usual diameter for our work costs between 7-9 dollars I
>>want to know how mush per foot it costs. A local shop got audited for
>>sales tax. Fla law is if the invoice is pure labor, no tax charged
>>(assumong you use no materials like parts,etc) I guess like an
>>adjustment or a home trip charge. If there is say a fuse ($1.00) and
>>100.00 labor we must charge tax on $101.00.
>>There is a dispute between interpretations. There is also a clause that
>>says any item under a nickel is no tax. Well, resolder board,restore
>>sound. One inch solder used. I dunno, .01 cents? And a shot of cleaner
>>spray?
>>Now you know what I'm getting at. Aparently this certain auditor really
>>gave that shop a hard time. he owes thousands now from her going back
>>over cust. invouces and disallowing no tax on many. I don't think it's
>>fair, but with the government, it's what they say. It burns me that
>>Florida is picking on SMALL ONE MAN OPERATIONS HERE AT GROUND ZERO FOR
>>THREE HURRICANES THAT DEVISTATED OUR ECONOMY AND WE ARE HOLDING ON BY
>>OUR NAILS,NOW THIS. This is really an honest shop owner. He keeps good
>>records.Maybe that was the ammunition that got him.
>>Sorry for shouting. Just venting.
>>Phil
>>
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>>Philip Bader
>>Jan Phyl TV Inc. (estab. 1976)
>>3420 Recker Hwy. Winter Haven, Fl. 33880
>>Fax (863) 299-8821
>>email: tjanphyl@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>personal/ alt. email: pbader@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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