Retainage is limited to no more than 5% of monthly contract payments. This may be reduced/eliminated if progress is satisfactory.
Labor to permanently attach an item to real property is construction labor, which is not taxable because it is an im- provement to real property.
Labor to permanently attach an item to real property is construction labor, which is not taxable because it is an im- provement to real property. Usually, the items stay with the building when it is sold to another party. Labor to repair items attached to real property is construction labor.
Items Exempt by Law Common examples include: Clothing for general use, see Clothing. Food (grocery items), see Food and Food Ingredients. Prescription and over-the-counter drugs for humans, see Drugs.