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.
Paying Sales Tax on Home Improvements Taxable Services. A contractorâs bill should separately state the charges for materials and for labor. The contractor charges Sales Tax on the labor portion of the bill only when he/she performs a taxable capital improvement, repair, maintenance, or installation service. (There is no Sales Tax due on the charge for labor when the contractorâs work results in an exempt capital improvement, the contractor may not collect Sales Tax from you on any charges (materials or labor) if you give the contractor a completed Certificate of Exempt Capital Improvement (Form STâ8).