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Old 03-28-2023, 12:17 PM
 
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Hello, I am having work done on my house including new front steps, path, driveway and waterproof basement. Is a Mass sales tax due on any part of this work?

thanks for any information
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Old 03-28-2023, 12:42 PM
 
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They pay sales tax on materials that they buy. They pay income taxes on what they earn.

It's probably more useful to negotiate an all-in price, similar to car purchases.
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Old 04-07-2023, 10:04 AM
 
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Hello, I am having work done on my house including new front steps, path, driveway and waterproof basement. Is a Mass sales tax due on any part of this work?

thanks for any information
Not that I am aware of. Tax on services is generally exempt except for when it creates or manufactures a product. Supplies are taxable and payable by the contractor and probably included in the price of the job.
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Old 04-07-2023, 03:03 PM
 
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When I owned a business in MA I was challeneged by a customer who with MA DOR. I was told it depended on materials versus labor. When one exceeded the other, one could charge sale tax on the entire job. Not being of much use as I do not remember the formula.
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