I'm going to play Philadelphia lawyer here Cap. My understanding of a contract is there has to be some consideration given to both sides. If there is no consideration for the provider of of the services, there is no contract. So I assume you mean $1 gig is "free".
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I'm going to play Philadelphia lawyer here Cap. My understanding of a contract is there has to be some consideration given to both sides. If there is no consideration for the provider of of the services, there is no contract. So I assume you mean $1 gig is "free".
Taking a short Philadelphia (no offense meant to the wonderful folks from the City of Brotherly Love as I'm simply repeating a term already stated) view of the entire contract process is typical and understandable.
Consideration takes on as many forms as does intent or probable cause.
A well written contract has tremendous value and business application above and beyond the simplistic scope of a Judge Judy decision.
The contact states what's expected of both sides in order to perform or exclusively reserve a date and time and what the ramifications might be if not met, such as refusing to set up or being unable to set up;
It provides the ideal documentation to prove actual expenses paid out in the case of recognized IRS deduction procedures for a legitimate freebee;
It provides the needed proof that this event was real and legitimate to the carriers of liability insurance protection should some action arise that brings questions of authenticity to bear;
It provides for a clear cut business image and lays the solid ground work for future dealings, unpaid or paid, as opposed to the air of a gun-slinger good ol guy/gal.
My exact feelings of a mobile DJ doing any event without a contract far exceed the insane term used but in the interest of trying to be forum friendly, it was toned down.
Thanks for reading.
Consideration takes on as many forms as does intent or probable cause.
A well written contract has tremendous value and business application above and beyond the simplistic scope of a Judge Judy decision.
The contact states what's expected of both sides in order to perform or exclusively reserve a date and time and what the ramifications might be if not met, such as refusing to set up or being unable to set up;
It provides the ideal documentation to prove actual expenses paid out in the case of recognized IRS deduction procedures for a legitimate freebee;
It provides the needed proof that this event was real and legitimate to the carriers of liability insurance protection should some action arise that brings questions of authenticity to bear;
It provides for a clear cut business image and lays the solid ground work for future dealings, unpaid or paid, as opposed to the air of a gun-slinger good ol guy/gal.
My exact feelings of a mobile DJ doing any event without a contract far exceed the insane term used but in the interest of trying to be forum friendly, it was toned down.
Thanks for reading.
Let me try a different approach.
Does Texas require businesses to charge state sales tax?
For example, if you buy a car, is there sales tax? If you hire a legitimate plumber who fixes your toilet, do they charge you state sales tax on the labor as well as the parts?
Do you own your business or work for someone else?
Does Texas require businesses to charge state sales tax?
For example, if you buy a car, is there sales tax? If you hire a legitimate plumber who fixes your toilet, do they charge you state sales tax on the labor as well as the parts?
Do you own your business or work for someone else?
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I don't know how it works in other states but in Virginia sales tax can not be applied to labor or services only hard or consumable goods. The income itself is taxed by both the state and fed!
Here in NY service labor is subject to state sales tax. Plumbers, painters, landscapers, car repairs, all must charge and collect state sales tax on their labor. The also must pay state and federal taxes on the income, excluding the sales taxes.
Once every quarter, collected sales taxes are to be reported, filed, and sent to the state.
Some services, however are not subject to this tax. Doctors, lawyers, and DJs to name several.
Here's one of those ironic things. If a client hires me, Cap Capello, to provide background music, announcements, and sound for a convention, there's no tax as it is considered a DJ service. If they want me to provide mics, sound systems, and maybe background music for a convention, then my other a/v company takes it on and there's sales tax on the total amount.
Once every quarter, collected sales taxes are to be reported, filed, and sent to the state.
Some services, however are not subject to this tax. Doctors, lawyers, and DJs to name several.
Here's one of those ironic things. If a client hires me, Cap Capello, to provide background music, announcements, and sound for a convention, there's no tax as it is considered a DJ service. If they want me to provide mics, sound systems, and maybe background music for a convention, then my other a/v company takes it on and there's sales tax on the total amount.
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Cap,
If you are terming these as rentals, we do have to collect sales tax for rentals as well!
Thunder : There again is that fine line small business owners must walk in order to be on the up and up. Then again, no wonder companies and small organizations find it cheaper to hire a DJ, provide the music list, and do all the MCing themselves. It's far less expensive then hiring an a/v outfit, plus the DJ delivers, sets, strikes, and hauls away too.
Yes, Texas has a state sales tax the combined total of state, city, county, and transit taxes can not exceed 8.250%. Yes it is charged on vehicles, and yes I would if I did work for an entity that is not tax exempt.
Sales tax on labor applies to:
Amusement services
Admission to movie theaters, antique shows, sporting events (e.g. football and baseball games), health clubs, carnivals, country clubs, golf courses, amusement parks, and other similar events.
Cable television
Distribution of video programming, with or without the use of wires, to paying customers.
Credit reporting
Creation or delivery of a credit report or any part of a credit report for fees, dues, or other consideration.
Data processing
Using a computer for word processing, data entry, data production, or compilation, storage, and manipulation of information. Examples of data processing include check preparation, accounts payable or receivable preparation, and web site creation, storage and maintenance. Merely using a computer as a tool to help perform a professional service is not a data processing service.
Debt collection
Any activity performed for consideration to collect or adjust a delinquent debt, to collect or adjust a claim, or to repossess property subject to a claim, including activity performed in furtherance of the satisfaction or compromise of a debt or claim.
Information services
Furnishing general or specialized news or other current information or electronic data research or retrieval. News syndicates, financial reporters, and investment researchers must collect tax on their services. These services are not taxable, however, when provided to Federal Communications Commission (FCC)-licensed radio or television stations or newspapers published daily, weekly, or other short interval.
Insurance services
Appraisal, inspection, investigation, claims adjustment or processing, and insurance loss prevention.
Internet access
Giving customers access to the Internet for information, electronic mail and other online services.
Motor vehicle parking and storage
Parking and storage fees for a motor vehicle, including parking meters (either private or municipally owned), fees, decals, and parking permits, and impound fees.
Non-residential real property repair, restoration, or remodeling
All charges for labor and materials to rebuild, replace, alter, modify or upgrade existing non-residential realty. Non-residential real property repair, restoration and remodeling do not include the addition of new usable square footage or scheduled and periodic maintenance. Non-residential real property includes commercial establishments such as manufacturing facilities, restaurants, offices, and hospitals, but does not include property used as a family dwelling such as apartment complexes, nursing homes, and retirement homes.
Personal property maintenance
Services, such as shoe shining or repair, and dog grooming.
Personal property remodeling or repair
Services, such as appliance repair and furniture refurbishing or upholstering.
Personal services
Laundry, dry cleaning, carpet cleaning, massage services, Turkish baths, and escort services.
Real property services
Extermination and pest control, garbage and other waste collection or removal, janitorial and custodial services (including parking lot sweeping or cleaning), landscaping and lawn maintenance (including tree surgery and plant leasing), and surveying.
Security services
Private investigation, armored car service, armed courier service, burglar alarm system installation and/or monitoring, guard dog service, and some medical alert services.
Taxable labor
Services employed in manufacturing, assembling, fabricating, or processing products, even when the customer provides the raw materials, tools, or equipment. Examples of taxable labor include developing photographs, producing artwork, printing, calligraphy, custom sewing or tailoring, catering, and assembling products such as toys, furniture, or equipment.
Telecommunication
The electronic or electrical transmission, conveyance, routing, or reception of sounds, signals, data, or information using wires, cable, radio waves, microwaves, satellites, fiber optics, or any other method now in existence or that may be devised. Examples of telecommunications services include long-distance and local telephone service, fax service, wireless phone service, pager services, and electronic mail (unless sold bundled with Internet Access.)
Telephone answering services
Receiving and relaying of telephone messages by a human operator.
Utility Transmission and Distribution
Sales of transmission or distribution of electricity to an end-use customer by a transmission and distribution utility, if the customer's consumption of electricity is subject to sales tax.
And we are an independent company.
Mike
yes you are 100% correct, im very new and young, I will most definatly have a contract for gigs i do, i have one I have created from a few I have seen online, however the only gigs i have done did not need one just a "bill". I took 2 buisness class' in high school and that has helped and I know what I have to loose if something did go wrong. I as well as all my equipment is fully insured so thats a plus, i have a $50 deductable so the speaker stand i lost only costs $30 to replace so its not worth the paper work or hastle and getting my rates raised. I did of course get a police report since it was a bar fight and is required by my sister no matter how big the fight the police get called.
Gotta love them bar fights.
When I was a cop in LA, I had a slow response time philosophy to bar fights. In order to keep my uniform neat and tidy at all times and at all costs (and all body parts in place and unbroken), drive slowly to the call, and when arriving (general after it was over), take the winners to jail, send the losers to the hospital, and write a nice report for the bar owner's insurance company.
When I was a cop in LA, I had a slow response time philosophy to bar fights. In order to keep my uniform neat and tidy at all times and at all costs (and all body parts in place and unbroken), drive slowly to the call, and when arriving (general after it was over), take the winners to jail, send the losers to the hospital, and write a nice report for the bar owner's insurance company.
yah was good untill he took out my stand haha, he started a little fight earlier in the night as well but it was taken care of than he did it again but this time it was between about 5 different people, my speaker never stood a chance.
Who is Motel Williams? I've been told Ming The Merciless from Flash Gordan fame, but never heard of this Williams dude. I'll Goggle him.
