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. 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