Paving Contracts

When you buy items or services in New Jersey, you generally pay Sales Tax on each purchase. The seller (a store, service provider, restaurant, etc.) collects tax at the time of the sale and sends it to the State. The law exempts some sales and services from Sales Tax.

In most states, construction contractors must pay sales tax when they purchase materials used in construction.In some cases, this can be an advantage because any markup you charge to your customer on the materials, supplies and labor, won't be subject to sales tax.

To do home construction and many types of substantial home repairs in New Jersey, an individual must be a licensed contractor. Obtaining an NJ contractor license requires the contractor to register with the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, a process that involves multiple smaller steps.

You're not required to file Forms 1099-NEC and 1099-MISC with your state.

In New Jersey are authorized to alter, paint, remodel, repair, restore, renovate, move, modernize, or demolish any part of residential properties. This work includes patios, kitchens, cabinets, porches, doors, fences, bathrooms, garages, basements, and floor coverings.

Form 1099 information returns with a letter of transmittal should be sent to: State of New Jersey-Division of Taxation, Revenue Processing Center, Gross Income Tax, PO Box 248, Trenton, NJ 08646-0248.

Professional services: These are considered the least-taxed services due to powerful lobbying presences. Accountants fall into this area, as well as the work performed by attorneys and healthcare professionals, among other licensed professionals.

Sales Tax LawExempt items include most food sold as grocery items, most clothing and footwear, disposable paper products for household use, prescription drugs, and over-the-counter drugs.

Contractors are required to pay Sales or Use Tax on the materials, supplies, equipment, and services they purchase, rent, or use when performing work on the real property of others, except as described below. It is the general rule that the sale to the actual consumer is a retail sale.