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Im a contractor who specializes in home remodeling. Since I have to pay sales tax on the supplies I purchase for each job, can I then charge my clients sales tax on those materials?

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Im a contractor who specializes in home remodeling. Since I have to pay sales tax on the supplies I purchase for each job, can I then charge my clients sales tax on those materials?

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No. As a real estate contractor, you are considered to be the user of the materials under Virginia law. Therefore, you must pay sales tax on your purchases of building supplies. The law does not allow you to charge your clients sales tax on the materials for which you have already paid the tax.