Do House Cleaners Charge Sales Tax for Service?

[@jessygotgame]

How does this only have 1000 views? I feel like this information can be used for so many other things.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Thank you so much! Feel free to share the video. Sending hugs. 🤗

[@johnnydodson5243]

Thanks you for this video. You are an excellent presenter! Finally an articulate explanation on how to apply complicated tax rules and regulations!

[@AskAngelaBrown]

I appreciate your kind comment. 👍

[@johnnydodson5243]

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[@vanessachavez8223]

Im so confused . If I own my cleaning business Do I need a sales or use tax permit and have to charge taxes to do cleanings at offices homes (commercial & residential?

[@kathleenmcdermitt8731]

In Wisconsin the sales tax for janitorial or cleaning homes is kinda complicating. I have to charge sales tax for deep cleans one time service and only cleaning tangible property is taxed. And no sales tax for residential cleaning for a client you clean for on a regular basis

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Yes, it's complicated everywhere except in the states where they have a blanket service tax. LOL. Oh why can't taxes be easier eh?

[@lunamorris2091]

This is just the best video on the internet which explains all the procedures so efficiently.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Wow, the best? Thank you for the very kind compliment!

[@yodebeasty483]

PERFECT EXPLANATION!! THANK YOU!!

[@AskAngelaBrown]

You're welcome, glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!

[@TheMule1]

Ty. Not a house cleaner but im trying to charge for labor only. Very informative. Sounds like I should buy big products first and have them install it on another date so I save on sales tax for the labor? Maybe that's why you get free installation with most items.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Glad it was helpful!

[@VelvetVersa]

In Texas, we are require to collect sale tax if doing the service as a business. It’s hard because adding sale tax means higher price. But legalizing a business is a positive thing.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Thank you for sharing!

[@pcs9016]

So in Texas, when cleaning a home, do I charge the client sales tax??

[@VelvetVersa]

@@pcs9016 You are required to collect the sale tax, but you need to apply for the permit first.

[@sofiaelares]

I know right!! I want to charge by including sales tax in the price already. Like $150, but then it’d be as if the service for cleaning was about $138 which is so little… but then the salex tax increases cost at a weird price - $150 -> about $162

[@LuanaOnMaui]

Here in Hawaii we don’t have “sales” tax, we have “general excise” tax which is income based, so we charge 4.166% GE Tax on everything (services and products).

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Didn't know that. Good to know, thanks for sharing!

[@tetontent]

In Idaho services are not taxed. Products sold are taxable.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Good to know. Thanks for sharing!

[@Mtn3rt]

Most ppl charge 199 for small house so how do you do the tax on that if they pay cash. Do you subtract 8.25% on invoice job as 182.50 then put 16.41 as tax? Can i just put 199 on invoice and then add up taxes at end of the year?

[@AskAngelaBrown]

It's up to you as long as all taxes are added up by the end of the year

[@LovenotHate130]

I don’t understand how to add sale tax on my invoice should I charge the customer sale I live in NYS

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Great question. Here is a link www.avalara.com/taxrates/en/download-tax-tables.html? Download the tax table for the area you live in and ad the taxable amount to the services you provide. So if the tax rate is 7.2% and you charge $100 for the job you would charge them $100 for the job and $7.20 for the tax. The total of the job would be $107.20 Does that make sense?

[@melly2419]

I cleaned a couple of houses before covid began. Now I need to file taxes. What information do I need from the few jobs I did to file my taxes? I am new to gig work and the taxes it involves. Thank you for your videos!

[@AskAngelaBrown]

File your taxes the same as you always did. On the "other income" area add in the money you earned from cleaning houses. And if you have a business, you can show the expenses for the cost of doing business (smartphone, vehicle, fuel, uniforms, cleaning supplies, advertising, etc.) on what is known in the USA as a Schedule C. If you use a program like Turbo Tax it will walk you step by step through the entire process and ask you questions about your business. amzn.to/39mxsu6 Here is the software to use. And it will be an excellent lesson in what you are allowed to take as a deduction and what will trigger an audit. The software will keep you from being audited. Does this make sense?

[@MariaCHAVELA]

Where can i get the form for texas to charge sales tax?

[@marthahernandez3727]

Hello Ma’am im in Texas how can I see how much to charge for a comercial cleaning?

[@AskAngelaBrown]

It all depends on where you live and sq. footage, plus the services that you will provide. Your best bet is to search commercial cleaning providers in your area and compare their prices and services. Good luck!

[@lewisburton1852]

You said 4 states can you name the 4 states that require to collect sales tax. Thanks!

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Hi Lewis, Here is a breakdown of state sales tax requirements www.avalara.com/avalara/lawbystate

[@lewisburton1852]

Page not found it says.

[@homeismyvacation]

Thank you so much. You have been a tremendous hel0. Thank you for sharing your wisdom.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Happy to help!

[@angiecarnes3703]

I live in Nebraska and I have to charge sales tax. Not knowing this, I was audited and I am currently paying back past due taxes.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Oh no, I hate that for you. It's a great message to check as you start a business to find the rules in your state. I appreciate you sharing this with us and pray that the back tax situation for you is quickly resolved.

[@angiecarnes3703]

Thank you!

[@reneeeasterling9932]

Thanks Angela! This helps.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

You're welcome! Thank you for your feedback and thanks for watching. 🙂

[@JoanMullerLyons]

South Dakota requires sales tax for services such as cleaning.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Yes it does. There are four states that do. Yours is one of them. Lucky you. :-)

[@dayalexa9383]

NJ services pay sales tax

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Thanks for letting us know!

[@bkirstie]

i hire a company called maid rite. get it? hahhahhahahhahahaha i live in CT and they do charge me tax.

[@AskAngelaBrown]

Thanks for sharing!