Sales tax can be tricky! The sales tax rules that apply to Photographers are no exception. Nebraska has created specific sales tax rules for services & sales provided by Photographers. Let’s break it down to simply this complex issue.
· Photography services are subject to sales tax when a retail sale occurs. This would be a paid session that includes the sale of a tangible item (ex: photograph, album, flash drive etc.) The entire session becomes subject to sales tax at this point.
· Photography services are not subject to sales tax if the paid session does not include a retail sale. If your clients must download their own photos from a 3rd party, then there is no requirement to charge sales tax on the session.
· Videography services including digital audio-visual works are usually subject to sales tax.
· The rate of sales tax you charge depends on the location of the sale. If you sell items from a studio, then the location of the studio would be the location of the sale. If you deliver items to a client, then the client’s location would be the location of the sale.
· Retail sales of photographs, albums, or digital audio-visual works are exempt from Nebraska sales tax if the product is delivered outside of Nebraska. Keep records to show that the product was delivered out of state.
· You must pay sales tax on the equipment, supplies, and props that you purchase for your business if you use these products in your business.
· Products that you purchase to resale are exempt from sales tax.
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