Text Preview. Positive and Negative Effects of Recycling. Recycling is the processing of waste materials in order to make them reusable. This helps conserve energy and reduce the consumption of natural resources. Recycling used products is one of the best ways to save the environment. It is important to recycle, so as to avoid environmental harm.
The sales tax treatment shown in the contractor's bid is correct. Unlike Nevada, Washington regards construction contracts (including modifications and repairs to realty) as retail sales. Thus, in Washington the entire charge for repairs to realty will be taxable, including labor, materials, overhead and profit.
The sales tax that the contractor paid on the materials is an expense that the contractor builds into the price charged to the customer. However, because the work is a capital improvement, there is no sales tax due on the charge to the customer.