Louisiana Repair Techs...

[lakosbo]

According to my La business start-up packet, "the furnishing of repairs to tangible personal property," is taxable under the Sales and Use Tax statutes.
My question is...How am I to charge sales taxes to insurance companies or networks? I have worked for several dealerships, vendors do not charge taxes for services rendered on vehicle inventory.

[autocosmetics]

When you submit your bill to the network, just add your sales tax to the total. I have to charge sales tax on windshield repair here in Ohio, and when I submit the bill to Lynx or Safelite I bill for the repair, add tax, and they pay the total.

[DaveC]

If you do a repair for a dealership, just get a copy of their sales tax exemption form/number and you will then not have to charge sales tax.

[lakosbo]

You guys are great. Thanks for the replies.

[Mikedoby]

I guess every state has different laws pertaining to labor or services rendered as it is applys to tax guidelines. North Carolina requires that you pay sales tax only on retail or wholesale items sold and not on labor. Windshield Repair is considered as a (repair) or labor just like having your tires rotated or a part installed on your car that you have provided for the mechanic. The resin or materials that you use during the repair is not taxable. By law it is considered in the same catagory as a mechanics tools would be. Again, this is NC and I am sure that you have verified your states requirements.