Hey, Ben here! Sales taxes aren’t fun, but they don’t have to be scary either. Understanding Sales Tax Without Losing Your Mind In our Q&A, a new vendor asked how to handle sales tax — and I could tell right away he was overthinking it. So let’s break it down plain and simple. You’re not […]
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Are You Missing Tax Write-Offs in Your Vending Business?
Howdy, howdy! I’m Ben, and today I’m going to talk about something that doesn’t involve grilling hot dogs or squeezing fresh lemonade, but it’s just as important—tax write-offs. Whether you’re running a hot dog cart, a food truck, or a lemonade stand, if you aren’t taking advantage of every tax benefit out there, you’re leaving […]
Yes! Tax Exempt Hot Dog Vending – Say What?
Today, I want to talk about something a bit off the beaten path but incredibly useful for those of us in the street food vending business: tax exemptions. Specifically, using a religious exemption or tax exemption type deal under the religious codes and freedoms that are given to religious organizations. This can be a game-changer […]
Street Food Vendor TV – HDVR 171
This is Street Food Vendor TV and Hot Dog Vendor Radio #171. Ben, Jason (Love Food Truck Co.), and Michael (Duggs Doggs) tackle questions related to catering, hot dog carts, and the mobile food business. Street Food Vendor Tips Here are some of the topics covered in this show: How hard is it to back […]
How to Calculate Sales Tax the Easy Way
If you saw a $20 bill on the ground, would you pick it up or leave it there? Lots of hot dog vendors are leaving money on the ground every month because they are figuring out their sales tax wrong, and they end up paying too much! There are many hot dog business courses out […]