In Nevada?

[E3_Photo_Studio]

Ok...we just moved here to Las Vegas and I'm trying to set up/transfer our business from AZ to NV. But I'm not sure if I should apply for state sales tax or not. In AZ they had a court mandate that Photo biz was not a "service" but retail and therefore had to do sales tax, but in other places it's not like that I guess....Anyone here have a photo biz in the area that could offer advice I'd really appreciate it. Thanks in advance! :D

[deadpass]

You'll wanna take a trip down to the department of taxation, I can't quite remember where it is but you can find the info online. They'll take care of you and tell you want you need.

[Belmondo]

This is from their website.

How do I know what is taxable?
Nearly all tangible personal property transferred for value is taxable. This includes property purchased for lease or rent. Most goods, wares, and merchandise are taxable in Nevada. Services associated with the sale of tangible personal property may also be taxable. Only installation and repair/reconditioning service is not taxable if it is separately stated on the invoice. Most food purchases of unprepared or uncooked food is not taxable. You may write to the Department of Taxation at any of the District offices about the taxability of a specific item.

Sounds like you're responsible for tax if your delivering personal property. Photos would certainly be classified as personal property. Still, I'd check with the State just to be sure.

[20droger]

And, you can become a Nevada "minister." Then you can offer one-stop service--get married and have quality wedding pictures taken while you wait!

[E3_Photo_Studio]

And, you can become a Nevada "minister." Then you can offer one-stop service--get married and have quality wedding pictures taken while you wait!


LOL:lol: Just what I need...more to do. :lol::lol::lol:

[E3_Photo_Studio]

This is from their website.



Sounds like you're responsible for tax if your delivering personal property. Photos would certainly be classified as personal property. Still, I'd check with the State just to be sure.


Yeah...I read that several times, but Taking of the photos...taxable? There is nothing tangible being transfered while taking the photos, and I technically don't handle the photos...shutterfly does that. I only offer DVD slide shows at a minimal price. And the online form is wanting personal banking info as well....it's kinda crazy.

[E3_Photo_Studio]

You'll wanna take a trip down to the department of taxation, I can't quite remember where it is but you can find the info online. They'll take care of you and tell you want you need.

Hey Thanks! I'll see what their hours are this week and try to get down there...is that state or city Dept of Tax???
....oh joy...down town Vegas. UGH. :rolleyes: :lol: Who's big idea was it to do road construction on all the streets on or surrounding the strip....jeepers! :lol:

Anyways. Thanks.

[Jonathan]

Services associated with the sale of tangible personal property may also be taxable.

I'm no expert but I'd say that was the part you need clarification on.

[deadpass]

nevermind.

[20droger]

actually no, nevada is a very tough town to be able to marry people in since it's such a big business here. I'm an ordaned minister with the universal life church but I can't marry people in the state and certainly not in clark county.
You have been misinformed. There are many Nevada-based ULC ministers serving the state, and several in Clark County. ULC ministry guidelines for Clark County say, "apply to the county clerk for licensing."

I suggest you google "universal life church nevada" for many web sites and details.

Then on the other hand, there are several "orthodox" denominations, Christian and otherwise, who offer study on line, no examinations, credit for life experiences, and ordination upon conpleteion of an open book "test."

'Tain't hard to become a GodGuy.

[sevans16]

I don't know for sure but I would say: what ever you get paid to shoot would be service. Anything the client takes with them or receives would be property. That is photos- Dig files, CD, Prints, etc...

[20droger]

Some states tax on certain kinds of services, even where no physical goods exchange hands. Check the Nevada laws carefully to avoid trouble.

Also, many people have gotten into bad trouble in states that do distinguish between goods and services by underpricing the goods at the time of the services. For example, if you charge $500 for your shoot, as services, then only charge $10 for the print, as goods, then you had damned well be willing to charge $10 for reprints two years later, or the tax man will get you!

And don't think they won't check! If your taxable goods are way cheap relative to your untaxable services, a little flag will pop up in their computer, and you stand a good chance of being targeted. In most states, they have up to seven years to let you dig a nice deep hole. Then whammo! Tax lien! Plus all penalties and interests! And they love to freeze assets for the duration of the investigation and court action!

My best advice? Talk to the tax people about what is taxable and what is not. Talk to people already longtimers in the trade about appropriate pricing for goods versus services.

[deadpass]

You have been misinformed. There are many Nevada-based ULC ministers serving the state, and several in Clark County. ULC ministry guidelines for Clark County say, "apply to the county clerk for licensing."

I suggest you google "universal life church nevada" for many web sites and details.

Then on the other hand, there are several "orthodox" denominations, Christian and otherwise, who offer study on line, no examinations, credit for life experiences, and ordination upon conpleteion of an open book "test."

'Tain't hard to become a GodGuy.


my bad, I thought I remembered reading that it was extremely difficult to the point of impossible for a internet minister to marry people in the state.

[20droger]

No problem at all, Rev. Deadpass.

Have fun!