1. Johnson City-specific tax handling
- State sales tax: 7%. Local jurisdictions in Johnson City may add their own rate — verify with your local tax assessor.
- Late fees: TN statute Tenn. Code §47-14-103 caps interest on unpaid invoices at 1.5% per month.
2. Standard photographer line items
- Session fee — billed by flat.
- Hourly coverage — billed by hour (~$250 default).
- Print credit / album — billed by itemized.
- Travel — billed by mile (~$0.67 default).
3. Payment terms that work in Johnson City
Net 14 is standard for photographers. Most photographers in competitive markets like Johnson City require a 50% deposit upfront before scheduling work. Accept card and ACH on the invoice itself — Johnson City customers expect a one-click payment link in their inbox.
4. Licensing & disclosures
No license required. Sales tax often applies to physical deliverables (prints, albums) per state.
Metro
Johnson City
State
TN
Net terms
14 days
Deposit
50%