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

Tess Gadwa info at yesexactly.com
Wed Aug 7 12:05:58 EDT 2013


Thanks, Lyle.

Will Loving -  will be interested in those DOR focus groups.


Tess Gadwa

Chief Executive Officer
_______________________________

Yes Exactly, Inc. | yesexactly.com | 413.325.8251


On Wed, Aug 7, 2013 at 11:19 AM, Lyle Phipps <lyle at preparedaccounting.com>wrote:

>    ** Be sure to fill out the survey/skills inventory in the member's area.
>    ** If you did, we all thank you.
>
>
>
> Thank you, William.  Great job.  I just did a small blog post<http://www.preparedaccounting.com/2013/08/07/do-i-need-to-collect-sales-tax-for-my-it-consulting-business-in-ma/>on this.
> Regards,
> Lyle Phipps, CPA
>
>
> On Tue, Aug 6, 2013 at 1:16 PM, William Loving <
> contact at dedicationtechnologies.com> wrote:
>
>>    ** Be sure to fill out the survey/skills inventory in the member's
>> area.
>>    ** If you did, we all thank you.
>>
>>
>>
>> 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.
>>
>>
>> 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.****
>>
>> 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.****
>> ** **
>> 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. ****
>> ** **
>> 4.       For additional information or questions, please call
>> 617-887-6367 or 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****
>>
>>
>>
>> On Aug 1, 2013, at 3:12 PM, Jan Werner <jwerner at jwdp.com> wrote:
>>
>>   ** Be sure to fill out the survey/skills inventory in the member's area.
>>   ** If you did, we all thank you.
>>
>>
>> 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.
>>
>>
>> http://www.mass.gov/dor/docs/dor/law-changes/faqss-computer-software-2013.pdf
>>
>> 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
>> _______________________________________________
>> Hidden-discuss mailing list - home page: http://www.hidden-tech.net
>> Hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net
>>
>> You are receiving this because you are on the Hidden-Tech Discussion list.
>> If you would like to change your list preferences, Go to the Members
>> page on the Hidden Tech Web site.
>> http://www.hidden-tech.net/members
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>>
>> William M. Loving
>> Dedication Technologies, Inc.
>> 7 Coach Lane
>> Amherst, MA 01002-3304   USA
>> will at dedicationtechnologies.com
>> Tel: +1 413 253-7223   (GMT –5)
>> Fax: +1 206 202-0476
>>
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> Hidden-discuss mailing list - home page: http://www.hidden-tech.net
>> Hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net
>>
>> You are receiving this because you are on the Hidden-Tech Discussion list.
>> If you would like to change your list preferences, Go to the Members
>> page on the Hidden Tech Web site.
>> http://www.hidden-tech.net/members
>>
>
>
>
> --
>
> Lyle Phipps, CPA
>
> Prepared.
>
> 413.376.8505 p
>
> 302.342.9611 f
>
> lyle at preparedaccounting.com
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> This communication (including any attachments) contains confidential and
> privileged information and is only for the use of its intended
> addressee(s).  Any other use is strictly prohibited.
>
> Circular 230 Disclosure: To comply with Treasury Department regulations,
> we inform you that any U.S. tax advice contained in this communication
> (including any attachments) was not intended or written to be used, and
> cannot be used, for the purpose of avoiding U.S. tax-related penalties or
> promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any tax-related
> matters addressed herein.
>
>
>
> Any advice in this communication is limited to the conclusions
> specifically set forth herein and is based on the completeness and accuracy
> of the stated facts, assumptions and/or representations included. In
> rendering our advice, we may consider tax authorities that are subject to
> change, retroactively and/or prospectively, and any such changes could
> affect the validity of our advice. We will not update our advice for
> subsequent changes or modifications to the law and regulations, or to the
> judicial and administrative interpretations thereof.
>
> _______________________________________________
> Hidden-discuss mailing list - home page: http://www.hidden-tech.net
> Hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net
>
> You are receiving this because you are on the Hidden-Tech Discussion list.
> If you would like to change your list preferences, Go to the Members
> page on the Hidden Tech Web site.
> http://www.hidden-tech.net/members
>
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: http://lists.hidden-tech.net/pipermail/hidden-discuss/attachments/20130807/dfa204de/attachment-0001.html 


Google

More information about the Hidden-discuss mailing list