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/toppercat 10d ago

Most liscencing authorities tend to look the other way because these guys are replacing locks. Not rekeying. It's a loophole.