TEXAS - Sales Tax On Rehab Labor?

[Bryant T.]

Hi All,

I got an estimate for rehab work on my Duplex in Texas and the contractor is claiming Sales Tax ~8% on the labor. Is this allowable? My gut says no and apparently so does the Comptroller of TX:

"Labor to repair, remodel, or restore residential real property is not taxable. Residential real property means family dwellings, including apartment complexes, nursing homes, condominiums, and retirement homes."

Source:https://comptroller.texas.gov/...

Seems pretty cut and dry, but wondering if I'm missing something.

Thanks in advance!

[Kyle Mccaw]

Doesn't sound like a legit contractor. Dallas-Fort Worth is slammed with construction work and not enough construction workers right now. Be sure to go off references. Too many contractors are burning investor right now. All of my projects take far longer this year than last.