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

Kelly Albrecht kelly at left-click.us
Wed Aug 7 13:27:08 EDT 2013
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http://www.change.org/petitions/massachusetts-state-legislature-repeal-the-tax-on-it-services


On Wed, Aug 7, 2013 at 11:28 AM, David Korpiewski <davidk at cs.umass.edu>wrote:

>    ** Be sure to fill out the survey/skills inventory in the member's area.
>    ** If you did, we all thank you.
>
>
> 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.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > 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 to get this stupid and arbitrary tax repealed.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.
> >
> >
> > Tess Gadwa
> >
> > Chief Executive Officer
> > _______________________________
> >
> > Yes Exactly, Inc. | yesexactly.com <http://yesexactly.com> |
> 413.325.8251
> >
> >
> > On Tue, Aug 6, 2013 at 1:16 PM, William Loving
> > <contact at dedicationtechnologies.com
> > <mailto: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
> >     <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>____
> >
> >
> >
> >     On Aug 1, 2013, at 3:12 PM, Jan Werner <jwerner at jwdp.com
> >     <mailto: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
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