[Hidden-tech] DOR FAQ on new IT services tax

[David Korpiewski]

I think its a great idea.  Do you know if someone started a change.org 
petition?  I think it would be great if we could and send everyone we 
know there to sign it.

On 8/6/2013 9:30 PM, Tess Gadwa wrote:
>     ** Be sure to fill out the survey/skills inventory in the member's area.
>     ** If you did, we all thank you.
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> I want to know why we as an industry are not doing some serious lobbying
> to get this stupid and arbitrary tax repealed. Does anyone know of a
> group that is taking action on this front? Even a list of
> representatives to call would be helpful.
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> Tess Gadwa
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> On Tue, Aug 6, 2013 at 1:16 PM, William Loving
> <contact at dedicationtechnologies.com
> <mailto:contact at dedicationtechnologies.com>> wrote:
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>         ** Be sure to fill out the survey/skills inventory in the
>     member's area.
>         ** If you did, we all thank you.
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>     I wrote to Stan Rosenberg about this issue recently and just got
>     this reply. I think the new FAQ definitely helps clarify things.
>     Note that there is a specific DOR Customer Service Rep that has been
>     recommended and his direct extension that you can call if you have
>     questions.
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>     Dear Mr. Loving,____
>     Senator Rosenberg asked me to forward to you the below information
>     regarding the Mass. Department of Revenue’s implementation of the
>     new tax on “software”.   We are told the FAQ page is updated daily
>     to reflect new questions raised (see #2 below).  The Department is
>     expected to provide further guidance about the applicability of the
>     new law, so any issues raised now may actually be reflected in later
>     clarifications (see #3 below).____
>     The DOR is also expected to hold forums with industry
>     representatives in the coming weeks to gather additional comments
>     and suggestions. If you are interested in being involved in the
>     forums please let me know and we can be sure to keep you updated as
>     they are scheduled (I assume they will be held regionally).____
>     Lastly, if you have particular implementation or applicability
>     questions, feel free to call a DOR Customer Service Representative.
>       Jack Fernandes is the knowledgeable representative who was
>     recommended to us. Here is his direct phone #: 617-887-6082
>     <tel:617-887-6082>.____
>     And here is the information from the Department:____
>     The Department of Revenue has responded to the recently-enacted tax
>     legislation by creating a comprehensive online____
>     information resource for taxpayers.  The application of the sales
>     and use tax for certain computer/software services____
>     is generating a number of comments and inquiries and DOR responded
>     with an extensive set of FAQs. ____
>     __ __
>     We anticipate that you may be receiving inquiries as well and invite
>     you to use DOR as a resource when responding.____
>     __ __
>     1.A DOR website page dedicated to providing information on the
>     recent tax changes may be accessed____
>     at www.mass.gov/dor/newtaxinfo <http://www.mass.gov/dor/newtaxinfo>.____
>     __ __
>     2.The Technical Information Release
>     <http://www.mass.gov/dor/businesses/help-and-resources/legal-library/tirs/tirs-by-years/2013-releases/tir-13-10.html> related
>     to the application of the sales and use tax on computer/software____
>     services and a set of FAQ
>     <http://www.mass.gov/dor/docs/dor/law-changes/faqss-computer-software-2013.pdf>s
>     on the subject matter may be accessed from this page.____
>     __ __
>     3.DOR anticipates providing further guidance on the application of
>     sales and use tax on computer/software____
>     services and asks that any comments or suggestions be submitted to
>     rulesandregs at dor.state.ma <mailto:rulesandregs at dor.state.ma>. ____
>     __ __
>     4.For additional information or questions, please call 617-887-6367
>     <tel:617-887-6367> or 800-392-6089 <tel:800-392-6089> in MA only.____
>     __ __
>     We will continue to update the FAQs as additional comments,
>     inquiries or suggestions are submitted.DOR will arrange focus groups
>     over the next several weeks, with representatives of industries
>     affected by the new legislation, to learn more about business
>     practices and any areas of uncertainty.  Information about the
>     meetings will be posted on the DOR website. ____
>     __ __
>     Please let me know you have questions.____
>     Sincerely,____
>     Rose____
>     *--*
>     *Rosalie Adams____*
>     Chief of Staff____
>     Office of Senate Majority Leader Stan Rosenberg____
>     Massachusetts State House, Room 333____
>     T. (617) 722-1532 <tel:%28617%29%20722-1532>____
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>     On Aug 1, 2013, at 3:12 PM, Jan Werner <jwerner at jwdp.com
>     <mailto:jwerner at jwdp.com>> wrote:
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>>       ** Be sure to fill out the survey/skills inventory in the
>>     member's area.
>>       ** If you did, we all thank you.
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>>
>>     The Deptartment of Revenue has just released a FAQ "clarifying"
>>     the new
>>     regulations applying MA sales and use tax to computer services and
>>     software development.
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>>     http://www.mass.gov/dor/docs/dor/law-changes/faqss-computer-software-2013.pdf
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>>     Fascinating!  For example, installing new software on a client's
>>     computer is taxable, but fixing an existing installation is not.
>>
>>     My advice: buy the extra-large bottle of headache reliever. You'll
>>     probably need it.
>>
>>     Jan Werner
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