Do videographers and photogs charge tax andgratuity?

PapayaChic Posted: May 30, 2006 12:03 AM

Do videographers and photogs charge tax andgratuity?

Trying to set up budget and wanted to know of they just charge tax, tax and gratuity, or nothing if paid in cash?

tomsgirl07 Posted: May 30, 2006 12:35 AM

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I haven't booked our photographer yet, but all of them I've met with charged tax. One said they'd waive the tax if we paid with cash. I'm pretty sure the gratuity is up to you to pay them the day of the wedding. Definitely ask them if you get any special discounts like no tax if you pay in cash- it can't hurt to ask, right?!

PapayaChic Posted: May 30, 2006 12:42 AM

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Posted by tomsgirl07

I haven't booked our photographer yet, but all of them I've met with charged tax. One said they'd waive the tax if we paid with cash. I'm pretty sure the gratuity is up to you to pay them the day of the wedding. Definitely ask them if you get any special discounts like no tax if you pay in cash- it can't hurt to ask, right?!

Thanks!

BKtoLI Posted: May 30, 2006 12:46 AM

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FYI - this should not be brought up on here AT ALL.

The IRS was watching the boards about this very subject not too long ago, and they probably still do.

It is against the law for certain vendors to not charge sales tax just because you pay in cash.

tomsgirl07 Posted: May 30, 2006 02:28 PM

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Thanks for the tip! I had no idea, but it makes sense that they would be looking for something like that.

melbalalala Posted: May 30, 2006 02:29 PM

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Posted by BKtoLI

FYI - this should not be brought up on here AT ALL.

The IRS was watching the boards about this very subject not too long ago, and they probably still do.

It is against the law for certain vendors to not charge sales tax just because you pay in cash.

The IRS was watching the boards??!?!! Thats hilarious!!!

Danigrl28 Posted: May 30, 2006 02:30 PM

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They only charge you tax, tipping is your choice,

jeanla4c Posted: May 30, 2006 02:33 PM

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Remember to budget for tax, we forgot and it was a few hundred extra!!!! In the end with thigns we added to our package and tax, it was about $1K more!

LuckySevens Posted: May 30, 2006 02:51 PM

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I believe if you propose to pay in cash, you can save on the tax.

LuckySevens Posted: May 30, 2006 02:52 PM

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Posted by BKtoLI

FYI - this should not be brought up on here AT ALL.

The IRS was watching the boards about this very subject not too long ago, and they probably still do.

It is against the law for certain vendors to not charge sales tax just because you pay in cash.

Thats very interesting. I would have never expected that.

Tiggeruth Posted: May 30, 2006 03:02 PM

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yes tax is charged, but thankfully vendors have been including the tax in their quotes to us so we didn't have to do extra calculations.

Gratuity is up to you.

ahd Posted: May 30, 2006 03:04 PM

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Posted by Jess5790

Trying to set up budget and wanted to know of they just charge tax, tax and gratuity, or nothing if paid in cash?

Photographers and other service vendors are actually not allowed to charge taxes on SERVICES they provide--although they must charge taxes on the goods they provide. It is illegal if they do not follow this.

(This is something we were told by our music/band.)

This was actually an 'issue' that saved us some money by speaking up...when we selected our photographer, she wanted to charge us tax. I asked the question regarding tax on services-- she checked with her accountant, and said this was correct.
For us not to pay tax on the service, we had 2 seperate bills-- one for the 'service' and one for the 'goods' (proofs, etc).

This saved us a nice piece of change....! I would DEF speak up and save yourselves some money.