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Washington State
Hi, I have a question about a new type of business. I was wondering if it was possible to get the effects of a business without it actually becoming an official business. I was wondering if it was possible to run a taxi service without being taxed for it.
Picture yourself reading an advertisement similar to this one in the paper:
Hi, is anyone looking for a free ride? Just wondering because I have some time and a car so if anyone needs it maybe I could come pick you up and drive you around to wherever you want to go. Keep in mind that I might not be able to or I might not want to, but if you want to try then call me at (xxx) xxx-xxxx. Maybe we can work something out.
Seems like a good deal, right?
What I want to know is this: can I advertise this without being taxed for it? It is essentially a nonprofit taxi service, however there is no guarantee that I will drive anyone around. It is my choice whether I will give you a free ride or not. You can call, but if for any reason I decide I don't want to drive you around then I will not.
To put it differently, it is not really a SERVICE, just an advertisement that I am a nice person and if you call and if I want to then I will drive you around. Like a friend.
What I want to know is this: is this an official business or not?
Washington State
Hi, I have a question about a new type of business. I was wondering if it was possible to get the effects of a business without it actually becoming an official business. I was wondering if it was possible to run a taxi service without being taxed for it.
Picture yourself reading an advertisement similar to this one in the paper:
Hi, is anyone looking for a free ride? Just wondering because I have some time and a car so if anyone needs it maybe I could come pick you up and drive you around to wherever you want to go. Keep in mind that I might not be able to or I might not want to, but if you want to try then call me at (xxx) xxx-xxxx. Maybe we can work something out.
Seems like a good deal, right?
What I want to know is this: can I advertise this without being taxed for it? It is essentially a nonprofit taxi service, however there is no guarantee that I will drive anyone around. It is my choice whether I will give you a free ride or not. You can call, but if for any reason I decide I don't want to drive you around then I will not.
To put it differently, it is not really a SERVICE, just an advertisement that I am a nice person and if you call and if I want to then I will drive you around. Like a friend.
What I want to know is this: is this an official business or not?