Parts margin against labor margin, inventory sitting on the shelf, and a sales tax rule that covers parts and labor alike. We keep shop books that show what each bay earns.
An auto shop sells two things on every ticket, parts and time, and they carry different margins. The books have to split them, and New Jersey taxes both.
New Jersey's shop bulletin, ANJ-6, says the charges for both parts and labor on a repair are subject to sales tax. We set up the invoicing and the filings so the ticket and the return agree.
Your monthly report shows what the counter earns on parts and what the bays earn per billed hour, so you can price both with your eyes open.
Supplies that never become part of the car are taxed to you when you buy them, and warranty repairs run on their own rules. We keep those from turning into a year-end problem.
Parts on the shelf are money you've already spent. We track it through the year so the books, the tax return, and the shelf tell the same story.
“We’ve been working with this accounting firm for our business and personal finances, and the experience has been nothing short of exceptional. Their team is incredibly knowledgeable. They take the time to explain things clearly, offer thoughtful guidance, and truly make you feel like a priority. Their communication is prompt, their systems are organized, and they’ve helped us streamline our financial processes in ways that have made a huge difference.”
Your payroll, books and taxes live under one roof and always agree.
When an agency writes, we answer it. You hear about it after it is resolved.
Before you add a lift or a tech, you'll know what the current bays actually earn per hour.
You can diagnose a car by the sound. We’ll do the same for the numbers. Book a call and bring a repair order.
