edward Posted April 24, 2017 Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 Just received my square reader today, only took about 2 weeks to get, now I have to download the app on my phone. I don't charge tax, hope thats not a problem. edward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneMahler Posted April 24, 2017 Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 Glad to hear you got your reader. I know mine has helped me a lot. Mine has never asked about tax. That is setup when you create your account. If you leave it blank, no tax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuner Posted April 24, 2017 Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 Technology keeps marching on, don't understand a lot of it but can still appreciate it. Taking a card should increase sales Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye10 Posted April 24, 2017 Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 1 hour ago, edward said: Just received my square reader today, only took about 2 weeks to get, now I have to download the app on my phone. I don't charge tax, hope thats not a problem. edward Okay Edward what in the heck is a square reader? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iguanadon Posted April 24, 2017 Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 52 minutes ago, hawkeye10 said: Okay Edward what in the heck is a square reader? It allows you to accept credit cards at events. https://squareup.com/shop/hardware/us/en/products/chip-credit-card-reader Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iguanadon Posted April 24, 2017 Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 1 hour ago, edward said: Just received my square reader today, only took about 2 weeks to get, now I have to download the app on my phone. I don't charge tax, hope thats not a problem. edward During the setup you'll have the option of adding tax of not. I don't charge tax either, it's included in my sale price and I report state sales tax quarterly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ike Posted April 24, 2017 Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 I don't accept credit cards I will take a check for a single item, Have never got stuck with a check. I just feel this is a hobby not a business I just like to make expences. IKE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgman Posted April 24, 2017 Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 55 minutes ago, ike said: I don't accept credit cards I will take a check for a single item, Have never got stuck with a check. I just feel this is a hobby not a business I just like to make expences. IKE Hey Ike, mine is not a business either. I just do two shows a year. BUT, when I started taking cards my sales increased by at least 40%! I'd say that's a good reason for taking credit cards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjweb Posted April 24, 2017 Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 Will they also accept debit cards, thx RJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iguanadon Posted April 24, 2017 Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 4 minutes ago, rjweb said: Will they also accept debit cards, thx RJ Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky2 Posted April 25, 2017 Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 4 hours ago, Iguanadon said: Yes. Iggy, are you sure, I was told you couldn't take debit cards. Len Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iguanadon Posted April 25, 2017 Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 6 hours ago, Lucky2 said: Iggy, are you sure, I was told you couldn't take debit cards. Len Hey Len, Debit cards act as credit cards when "necessary", you'll notice they have a VISA or MASTERCARD logo on them. I've had folks use them quite often. I haven't had any issues personally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Johnson Posted April 25, 2017 Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 You can go into the settings and change or delete the taxes as you want to! I try and avoid checks as I have been burnt before taking them. You might be surprised to how much your sales go up when you can take cards! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paladin Posted April 25, 2017 Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 If you are setting up at a show, make sure to have a sign stating that you accept credit cards. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWSUDEKUM Posted April 25, 2017 Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 15 hours ago, edward said: Just received my square reader today, only took about 2 weeks to get, now I have to download the app on my phone. I don't charge tax, hope thats not a problem. edward It will be if PA tax authorities - local find out. You should collect tax - even if it is built into the price of the work you are selling. This way you are covered when they want to collect. You should keep track of the 6% PA sales tax, just in case. DW amazingkevin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandaideman Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 I just got a square and used my debt to test it. I did not swipe it the right way so it came up did not take and to input card number which I did. It went through alright and a dollar was taken out. It did not occur to me that it would cost a charge and the higher amount since it was entered manually. I got 81 cents placed back in my checking account who knew a test could not be free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted April 26, 2017 Report Share Posted April 26, 2017 On 4/24/2017 at 3:29 PM, WayneMahler said: Glad to hear you got your reader. I know mine has helped me a lot. Mine has never asked about tax. That is setup when you create your account. If you leave it blank, no tax. Most things involving money are federally operated.Paypal is one of them.IRS is in tune with this.Carefull Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC Scroller Posted April 28, 2017 Report Share Posted April 28, 2017 On 4/26/2017 at 1:26 AM, amazingkevin said: Most things involving money are federally operated.Paypal is one of them.IRS is in tune with this.Carefull To get a 1099-K tax form from your credit card processor you have to have over 200 credit card transactions per calendar year AND gross credit card sales over $20,000. We all wish we had that issue. No one cares about a few $100. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberta Moreton Posted April 28, 2017 Report Share Posted April 28, 2017 I do have a square reader. it does not cost a lot to use it and, it does improve sales because most people don't carry cash anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted April 28, 2017 Report Share Posted April 28, 2017 10 hours ago, NC Scroller said: To get a 1099-K tax form from your credit card processor you have to have over 200 credit card transactions per calendar year AND gross credit card sales over $20,000. We all wish we had that issue. No one cares about a few $100. I wouldn't count on that statement of "No one cares about a few $100.. My cousin works for the state of Michigan doing audits on people who sell online etc that 1) doesn't claim their use tax 2) are not collecting and reporting their sales tax.. she said that many states are really cracking down on this... Use tax is a tax that you should be paying on products that you purchase online that you didn't pay any tax for.. When she found out I was selling my works online she warned me about how the state and the IRS is really cracking down on those that are saying they are just a hobby and not really reporting their earnings.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangeman Posted April 30, 2017 Report Share Posted April 30, 2017 I might have to look into square to see if their customer service is any better than paypal. I had my first chargeback in 8 years! Responding with details via the internet was impossible so I had to call paypal. They give you a phone number and code to enter. Waited 6 minutes for them to answer. It went smoothly after that. The reason for the chargeback was that the individual did not recognize the charge on his statement from GA on the statement. The craft fair was in AL. I was able to contact him only because the charge was made by a Dr. So I googled the Doc and found his telephone # and called him. Very apologetic and said he would put a check in the mail - which he did. I'm wondering if it worthwhile capturing a telephone number on all charges now? otherwise no way to contact individuals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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