1. Tucson-specific tax handling
- State sales tax: 5.6%. Local jurisdictions in Tucson may add their own rate β verify with your local tax assessor.
- Late fees: AZ statute Ariz. Rev. Stat. Β§44-1201 caps interest on unpaid invoices at 1.5% per month.
2. Standard tile setter line items
- Labor β per sqft β billed by sqft (~$12 default).
- Tile material β billed by itemized.
- Substrate prep β billed by itemized.
- Trim & grout β billed by itemized.
3. Payment terms that work in Tucson
Net 14 is standard for tile setters. Most tile setters in competitive markets like Tucson require a 33% deposit upfront before scheduling work. Accept card and ACH on the invoice itself β Tucson customers expect a one-click payment link in their inbox.
4. Licensing & disclosures
Specialty license in many states. CTI / NTCA certification is industry-recognized.
Metro
Tucson
State
AZ
Net terms
14 days
Deposit
33%