Interior Designers’ Sales Tax Cramps Style for Small Businesses

Sales tax is a requirement for interior designers, and the accounting part can be cumbersome. Working with an accountant or tax payment service can take some of the burden out of staying compliant, says Sherrell T. Martin of Nitram Financial Solutions.
 

One of the questions I get asked the most from interior designers is, “Do I have to pay sales taxes for purchases?” The short answer is yes.

Sales tax is one of the most complicated taxes because it is dictated by the states. Everything about it can vary depending on the location of the project—the rate, the due date, and which items are taxable. Some states tax the product and the service you are delivering, while others only tax the product.