Why am I being charged sales tax?

Summary As a marketplace, we independently contract pros and as such we are obligated by law to charge sales tax in certain states. We are required to do so by law.

FAQs

1. Why am I just now being charged tax, when I was not being charged tax before?
• Some cities allow companies to hit a certain threshold of sales prior to charging sales tax. We have hit that threshold and now we must charge you sales tax.
2. What is my tax rate?
• The tax rates are governed by your local and state lawmakers. If you want to see if you are being charged sales tax and the amount, please log into your account and view the Billing section for an itemized view.  
3. Why does a service charge me sales tax?
• Your local and state lawmakers determine which service industries are sales tax applicable. Some services, such as lawn care, have been deemed sales tax applicable, and by law, we must charge sales tax in those areas.