Section 2050. Photographs, photostats, blueprints, etc

A. Sales. The tax applies to sales of photographs, portraits, prints, slides from camera film, photostats, blueprints, frames, camera film, etc. The tax does not apply to charges for developing films (including movie films) and coloring or tinting photographs.

The tax is applicable to the total charge to the customer for a photograph, slide, etc., including, but not limited to, charges for labor, photocomposition, setting design, photography time, and any other components of the charge, regardless of whether such components are separately stated.

The tax also applies to the total charge for aerial photographs, security photographs, audio-visual films, and similar items produced under a contractual agreement which includes design time and similar labor charges.

B. Purchases. Chemicals, paper and other materials that become a component part of the finished photograph or other print for sale may be purchased under a resale certificate of exemption. Purchases of cameras, equipment and other tangible personal property by commercial photographers and others for use or consumption are taxable.

For industrial processing, see 23VAC10-210-920.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR630-10-82; revised January 1, 1979; amended, eff. January 1, 1985.

Statutory Authority

§ 58.1-203 of the Code of Virginia.