[Jewelry making - Article 00622] - Re: [Orchid] Selling technique

[LEESSILVER]

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    For a while, in Arizona, Artists and Sculptures did not have to pay
    sales tax on their art work when sold at retail. 

    When I heard about the law I called the state to ask about my
    situation. Because I made pottery (silver) I was classified as a
    craft person and therefore would have to collect sales tax. 

    It did absolutely no good to explain to the tax guy that I created
    my pottery using the same process that a sculpture used. I made
    pottery and a sculpture made animals and humans. My pieces were made
    one of a kind and were not reproduce. I started calling my pieces
    sculptures and did not collect sales tax. 

    Since then the State has changed the law and all have to collect
    sales tax.

Lee Epperson

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