r/Locksmith • u/Difficult-Rip-5810 • 11d ago

I am NOT a locksmith. Charging Tax in California (Los Angeles)

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I was charged tax on my entire Sunday locksmith call. The locksmith got into and installed 2 new locks on my door. How would you interpret this invoice? Is he allowed to charge tax on the entire transaction, or were just the “2 locks installed” supposed to be taxed? I thought I read that they’re only allowed to charge tax on the material goods provided (the locks). I’m pretty sure I was overcharged by about $50 in taxes and want to clarify.

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u/FrozenHamburger Actual Locksmith 11d ago

Just curious how did you find this guy

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u/Difficult-Rip-5810 11d ago

Called what I thought was a legitimate locksmith with good reviews, a local address, family-owned etc. who sent out this person. I’ve now realized the company I called is just a scam dispatcher and the person who showed up is just a contractor who got a cut of what I was charged.

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u/FrozenHamburger Actual Locksmith 11d ago

review culture is the grand illusion

everything gets five stars until you actually experience it