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    Sam64 Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
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    Oct 18, 2006, 06:36 AM
    Public Adjusters and sales Tax
    I have hired a public adjuster to assist us in the claim with the insurance company and When I got the first re-imbursement check , he charged me the fee + sales tax.
    Should I pay him sales tax


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    Oct 18, 2006, 06:42 AM
    What is the purpose of the sales tax? His fee would be considered labor, and should be exempt from sales tax.
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    Oct 18, 2006, 09:33 AM
    Thank you, I Just wanted to make sure that Labor is none taxable items when I deduct the amount he charged
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    Oct 18, 2006, 03:32 PM
    In some states, services ARE subject to sales tax.

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