Are DJ/Band services taxed??

nybride2003 Posted: Apr 11, 2003 11:04 AM

Are DJ/Band services taxed??

I am using a DJ/Band combo and he is trying to charge a tax. He says it is a lower rate of something like 4% or something. I was under the impression that these services are not taxed. Is this correct.

A. Stan Wiest Music Posted: Apr 11, 2003 04:12 PM

Re: Are DJ/Band services taxed??

Anyone charging you tax, service charge etc. on entertainment services - should be a red flag warning.
There is no tax on any entertainment- performing-music services. Anyone using the terms tax, service charge, union tax etc. is simply making more money on you.They are charging you an additional fee to hype the cost. You can verify this with your accountant or any accountant.
STAN WIEST
A.STAN WIEST MUSIC

Mystic Music Posted: Apr 11, 2003 10:02 PM

Re: Are DJ/Band services taxed??

I have also never heard of a tax or service fee for a band or DJ. Look into that before you sign anything!
Good luck!

A. Stan Wiest Music Posted: Apr 12, 2003 02:02 PM

Re: Are DJ/Band services taxed??

As an additional thing to look out for - I just saw a contract that the entertainment company was addiing
a gratuity percentage in addition to the tax. This was in small print. Read your contracts very carefully. Anyone adding tax etc is someone you should think very carefully about using.
STAN WIEST
A.STAN WIEST MUSIC
www.stanwiest.com

Burke Entertainment Posted: Apr 13, 2003 11:10 PM

Re: Are DJ/Band services taxed??

I concur and would be suspicious of anyone using the word 'tax' to describe add on fees.

As far as fine print, mandatory gratuities - yes, it happens with some entertainment vendors.
Although I'm sure most, if not all, LIWEDDING entertainment vendors would disapprove.

Most of us feel that you're already paying for the service. Tips should be OPTIONAL. Any tip offered, is a special compliment that should be accepted graciously and never expected or demanded. You should probably be suspicious of thise guys too.
...Des
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