Should I be charging each of my Cali customers base on county they reside? or can I charge a flat 8.25%?
114068
No it will be considered overcharging your customers. If a customer finds out, by comparing your sales tax to another sales tax of the same county, he/she can sue you.\n\nTo clarify, California State Tax is 7.25% and then each county / district adds their own tax on top of that. San Francisco Bay Area is 1% while Orange County is only .5% which makes Orange Country’s total tax rate 7.75% and the San Francisco Bay Area 8.25%. If an item was purchased in Orange County but was shipped from San Francisco only Orange County’s tax rate of 7.75% would apply.
1074762
I cannot help you with CA, but even if you lose money in Michigan, the single business tax will bankrupt you, since it is charged on your sales.  It is a hot political issue here and will probably decide the gubinatorial election in "08
573337
hmmm!\nSales tax is generally based on the county rate, with a few exceptions. ... 2005), the total combined rate can range from 7.375% (Westchester County  7 1/2% Sales Tax
758793
This does vary from state to state but in Cal it is solely on Base pay only.  There has been legislation in the past that was trying to change this but then it got put to the side and a new administration came in.  Sorry, I know this is not the answer you were looking for.
784261
Feel lucky CA...in AR sales tax is on goods and services...I even pay 10% sales tax on my electric, gas, phone and water bills.
71003
Couple of issues.\n\n1. If you are aproaching these companies as an individual and they're wanting a company to "back you up", I would strongly suggest you either set yourself up with a business lic. under a fictitious name. This can be done through your county. The other alternative would be to set up a corporation through your state or a different state, Nevada being a popular choice. The corporation would give you tax benefits and personal asset protection but is more complicated and costly.\n\n2. Economies of scale. If you are importing 10 units per month the companies you aproach are importing 1000 units per month greatly lowering their cost.\n\nSuggestions:\n\n1. Try ebay you might be surprised at the results.\n\n2. Attend trade shows specificly related to the product you are selling.\n\nHope this helps.\n\nPS. ignore my spelling.\n\nRascal
281436
I don't know if it any different in CA , but in general you figure about $100 per square foot/ more or less depending on the economy and costs of supplies at that particular point in time..
979362
Hello.  They're still in beta and are looking to charge commission when they move out of beta. They say 15%, so I guess it won't be free for ever and yes, there is a catch!  I guess they have to pay for their technology and people somehow.  Good luck with your business though!
502754
First, it depends on which state you live in.\n\nThere are a variety of taxes that phone (and other utilities) like to pass down, especially excise taxes.  I would plan to pay anywhere from 10% to 15% in taxes.
1169242
That's a tough one, because each county has it's "norm" for who pays what.  In the SF Bay Area, the Buyer pays all the costs of title insurance (owners and lenders) and escrow fee.  In the Sacramento area, the Seller pays the owners title, and usually half the escrow, the Buyer pays the lender's title insurance and half the escrow.   Seller generally pays the County Transfer Tax but some cities charge a Transfer Tax as well and that's usually split between Buyer and Seller.  Southern California is a county by county basis.  \n\nBut remember ... Everthing is negotiable!  Just because it's the norm (there is no "law" stating who pays what!)in that particular county doesn't mean you can't negotiate!\n\nAnd depends on the type of loan program you're using as well.  If you're paying points and extras that brings up your fees.\n\nCall any local escrow/title company and ask them for a quote of fees.  You'll need to give them the sales price (you can make up a general one) and loan amount (ditto) and ask what the Buyer usually pays for in that particular county.\n\nGood luck  :)
856596
Depending on the time, effort, pages, etc..\n\nThat's how I charge clients.  You could easily get 300 dollars for it.\n\nGood luck!
522082
charge depending on the size of the house and if you are using your own products.  A flat rate of around $50 is normally good.  Check out some of your competition, call maid services around your area and ask how much they would charge. Don't tell them your plan tho. Use that information to help you find a good price. It's hard to tell you what to charge, it depends on where you live and what the economic situation in your area is. Good luck tho!
478747
It is a charge.  Try to avoid turbotax in the future.  It is probably the worst tax software around.
534296
on behalf of the management the discount-conditions should be the same as all the others to keep the calculation-system in the compagny on the same level.\nyou should tell your supplyers (subcontractors) that from the 01.01.07 the following discount-charges are going to be given: 14 days 3%, 30 days net.\n\nmore or less.....
650934
Do you charge them by the hour to use your office?? If not then you should. If they are going to do it, at least make some money off of it. LOL
1037659
Let's break this down: We have 3 separate charges: a monthly customer charge (constant), a distribution charge and a supply charge\n\nMonthly customer charge: 6.45\n\nDistribution charge: \nIt's 0.2012 for the first 20 therms, then 0.117 for the next 30. You are taking a total of 40, which are broken down as follows:\n\nThe first 20*0.2012 + the next 20*0.1117, which gives you: 6.258 dollars for the distribution charge\n\nGas supply charge:\n0.3209 per therm. You're using 40 therms, so multiply the rate by 40: 40*0.3209= 12.836\n\nSo, summing it up:\n\nTotal=6.45+6.258+12.836=25.544 dollars (so about 25 dollars and 54 cents).
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I think it depends on what state you live in. When I was in Cali it was 10:00 an hour per child, but that was almost 3 years ago so I know it has gone up by now. Just make sure you charge per child an hour otherwise you'll get screwed like I did. Good Luck!!