Comments on: Should Copywriters Collect Sales Tax?

By: The Filthy Rich Writer Team

The Filthy Rich Writer Team — Thu, 13 Oct 2022 03:42:35 +0000

In reply to Michelle. We are sorry you are having a hard time getting a concise answer. In our experience this is something that a tax expert should be able to advise on.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 23:20:34 +0000

I used the term “use” tax when I meant “sales” tax in my previous comment. Basically, taxes on services when relevant.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 22:10:23 +0000

I talked to a CPA about paying use tax inter-state and even he couldn’t give me a simple answer. It seems different for every state and depends on where the client is, not the service provider. Comprehensive solutions like Avalara are geared towards larger businesses so are cost-prohibitive. Thankfully it would be unlikely that I would reach nexus in any state (though I think there are one or two states that have a zero threshhold). But would take a lot of research to confirm. Maybe I need to find another CPA.

By: Filthy Rich Writer

Filthy Rich Writer — Mon, 01 Mar 2021 18:21:43 +0000

In reply to Shannon Broad. Such valuable, important information. Thank you, Shannon!

By: Shannon Broad

Shannon Broad — Mon, 01 Mar 2021 17:04:06 +0000

In Canada, we have both federal and provincial sales tax. The federal portion (GST) does not need to be collected until you’re earning $30k annually, but you can volunteer to remit before that and claim back any GST you’ve paid in business expenses. The provincial portion depends on the province you live in. In BC copywriting is exempt from PST, but it varies province to province and depends on whether your province charges HST (an amalgamation of the PST and GST) or not. Definitely check with a tax pro to see what you’re responsible for in your province.