Our services uses their equipment and supplies, but they bring freshly washed cloths and mop heads to each house. I wished they used my vacuum, but they use these backpack style vacuums that are clearly more convenient for them, and I don't want to make their job any harder. We have serious allergies here but haven't had any problems. They do a great job, btw.

I used to get a break on price from a service that used my supplies. Now I pay $20 more a visit for a self contained service.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I thought using their own supplies was the IRS' distinction between hiring them as contractors and hiring them as employees. Did you guys consider the tax implications of doing it this way?

Do you ever wonder how you got to such a boring person ?

How uneducated can you possibly get?

They use mine, and I get to chose what they use

I employ a part-time housekeeper and pay taxes for her. Use all my supplies and equipment. Prefer that over a service since I can choose the person and supplies that work best om my appliances/ surfaces. I can keep equipment/ materials clean and well-maintained.