Sales Tax Information

If a sub contractor such as myself does work at your home for a General Contractor I don't charge sales tax because he is the one paying me.
At end of job he adds sales tax to the job total and you pay him.

If a sub contractor works directly for the homeowner then they must charge sales tax.

At the end of the job you are charged sales tax for what ever the amount is no matter what the cost was for materials or labor.

To make sure you aren't being over charged go to this link look for where you live.

http://dor.wa.gov/Docs/forms/ExcsTx/LocSalUseTx/LocalSlsUseFlyer_12_Q3_alpha.pdf

Then look for the combined local and state rate.
Find that total then times it by your total amount of job and you can be sure you aren't getting ripped off.

About twice a year I get a complaint about why sales tax is involved and I completely understand that.

I had one client years ago start screaming at me his face got so red I thought he was going to have a heart attack. I had to quickly inform him I hate it just as much as he does.

Isn't double taxation illegal?
Not in the State of Washington where they've never met a tax they didn't want to raise.

Here is how it works.

 I go to Home Depot buy 5 boxes of mud, sand paper, masking tape.
When at check out I say tax exempt only on the 5 boxes of mud.

Yet, even though the rest of the materials you are paying for just like the mud in order to provide a service the State says because the sand paper and masking tape doesn't stay on the job I have to pay sales tax. GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!

At end of job my costs are my labor plus the mud, sand paper, masking tape, etc.
I pay SALES TAX on the total job cost what I figured in my bid to you thus double taxation!

Yet, other services in Washington State don't charge sales tax.
Quite confusing but then again a politician thought this all up.

Hope this helps.
Use that sales tax link so you don't get over charged.
Every dollar counts these days.

Drywall By Greg

www.drywallbygreg.com

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Greg Richardson

206 240 5702

Protect yourself from Lawsuits!

Ready to hire a Contractor in Washington State?

(Licensed, Bonded, Insured, = LBI for this article)

This subject is another problem area in the industry.
You have a huge and growing underground economy out there and it is growing daily.

Times are tough for contractors and they are getting worse.
From toll roads to more taxes to be a legal business in this state it's not easy.

As a homeowner as much as the temptation is to save $$$ you need to ask yourself is hiring someone who isn't LBI worth it?

What if they fall? Did you know they can sue you?
Yes, I agree it's not your fault but common sense in this country left long ago.

If they break anything in your house what assurance do you have they won't just leave as it costs more than the wages they have coming?

What are you going to do?

They don't pay their material bill do you know when materials are delivered to your job site they can come after you for the bill?

Is the money you save really worth the risk?

On the flip side does hiring a LBI contractor means you are going to receive quality work with great service? Nope, not true. I spend at least 40% of every years jobs repairing those so called experienced contractors work.

One of the ways workers who act as contractors answering craigslist adds get around not being LBI is using the oldest trick in the book................

"I'm working under my friends contractors license." 

That may be true the friend said sure you can do that but does that mean when he falls off the scaffolding you aren't liable?

No, you are liable.

Why?

Because your contract has you paying with a check to them.

The money received for the work in your home isn't going through the LBI contractors books first then............... the REAL contractor paying them with a business check then you are placing your home at risk of a lawsuit if someone hurts themselves!

So what can you do to protect yourself?

Go to this link and follow the links to make sure not only are they LBI but they are CURRENT!!!

http://www.lni.wa.gov/TradesLicensing/Contractors/HireCon/

Another trick in the industry used is to place a contractor license number in an ad or on their business card so you THINK they are LBI!

Do not trust ANYONE!

Go to the link provided here and make sure the contractor number you are given is not only true but current.

Here is my license #  DRYWAG*915PR

I hope this information helps you. 

Any questions please ask and I'll do my best to answer you.

Drywall By Greg

www.drywallbygreg.com

Water Damage • Cracks • Patches

Smooth Finish • Texture • Remodels

Fully Insured * Cont. Lic. DRYWAG*915PR

Greg Richardson

206 240 5702

Welcome to Drywall By Greg!

What exactly does "Drywall By Greg" mean?

Ask yourself this..............

What other surface area in your home has more square footage than your walls and ceilings?

With that in mind you now can see just how important it is to obtain the services of a company who will deliver quality with integrity from start to finish.

Being in the trade for thirty years a lot of thought went into the name.

What is it I want you to know?

What will the name represent?

Most contractors just use what ever sounds good for a name.

To some the name doesn't mean anything.

Scan the yellow pages you'll see exactly what I mean.

Most contractors give you a bid and that is the last time you see them until they are picking up a check.

As you will find out when you acquire my services I'm not like most contractors.

You aren't having people show up in your home that you've never seen before.

What good are references after you have signed a contract someone else shows up to do the work?

It's like a restaurant recommended to you from a friend.

The night your friend went the cook who knew what they were doing was working.

Then you go a different night experiencing a totally different meal.

That is how it works with a typical Drywall company you are hiring people with different skill sets .

"Drywall By Greg"

means you are hiring Greg Richardson who is on your job site from start to finish.

For thirty years I've been installing drywall, finishing, repair, every type of texture, as well as painting.

I continue to educate myself about the techniques and products used in order to bring more value to the finished product.

When the lights come on shining down your walls and across your ceilings you will know every last dollar you paid for my services was a dollar spent wisely!

It doesn't matter if you have a large remodel to do or one crack.

Buying a house? Selling? Need repair?

Water damage? Need textured walls skimmed?

What ever the situation calls for I will give your job the attention it needs from start to finish.

"Drywall By Greg"

More than a name! 

Drywall By Greg

www.drywallbygreg.com

Water Damage • Cracks • Patches

Smooth Finish • Texture • Remodels

Fully Insured * Cont. Lic. DRYWAG*915PR

Greg Richardson

206 240 5702