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Posted by Tony Broussard (Member # 935) on :

Hi All,

Just got a call back on the job that I posted about on here earlier, (pricing large quantity decals) the guy picked lowest of the three tier pricing system I offered. I'm making 48 vinyl decals for a trucking company, Well, the price I quoted was without tax and would like to know should I have quoted with the tax or without? How do you guys do it? I have to meet with the owner's son tomorrow to match the copy color to his trailers and will mention the price was without tax so he knows that before I buy the vinyl for the job.

Whadaya think?

Thanks!
Tony B

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[This message has been edited by Tony B (edited June 07, 2001).]

Posted by Troy Haas (Member # 472) on :

I quote all mine as "+ tax" and if they want to know the total I figure it then otherwise I add it to the 50% due on complition.

Some companies are tax exempt so check with them first.

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Posted by Jack Davis (Member # 1408) on :

The general accepted way to do this which covers all situations, is,, plus applicable taxes. It works well and is adjustable to all situations.. bronzeo

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Posted by Don Hulsey (Member # 128) on :

Quotes should always be given as "price + tax".

If you include the tax in the quote, and give only a total price, someone will beat your price by the amount of the tax.

Also, when you say "plus tax", this gives the customer the chance to tell you they are tax exempt. You can get their tax exempt number before you make out the invoice.

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Posted by cheryl nordby (Member # 1100) on :

Without. I lost a job one time because they thought my price was without tax. (I listed it as with tax) Remember to put + tax somewhere on the bottom tho.

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Posted by ScooterX (Member # 2023) on :

wow -- i think this is the only topic i've seen here where EVERYBODY had the same opinion.

scary.

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