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

Lynn Nichols lynn at starstruckdesign.com
Wed Aug 7 16:16:10 EDT 2013


There are two websites to repeal the tax:

http://repealtheitservicetax.com
http://www.notechtax.com

and I signed a Change.org petition this morning:

http://www.change.org/petitions/massachusetts-state-legislature-repeal-the-tax-on-it-services

I don't think it will hurt to bombard our governor, state senator and 
state congressional leaders with email, either.

My partner Don and I are more than amenable to helping put together a 
coalition of software and web development professionals coalition to 
help repeal this stupid tax. I have spoken to a couple of other web 
developers in the Valley who are interested in joining in on this effort 
as well...

Lynn


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Gill, MA . 413-863-7752 . lynn at starstruckdesign.com
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On 8/7/13 12:18 PM, Kelly Albrecht wrote:
>     ** Be sure to fill out the survey/skills inventory in the member's area.
>     ** If you did, we all thank you.
>
>
>
>
> There is this website so far:
>
> http://repealtheitservicetax.com/
>
> I think this tax does not make any sense and it needs to be repealed. 
> I am currently looking for more ways to be involved with that effort.
>
>
> On Tue, Aug 6, 2013 at 9:30 PM, Tess Gadwa <info at yesexactly.com 
> <mailto:info at yesexactly.com>> 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     lobbying to get this stupid and arbitrary tax repealed.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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>         Dedication Technologies, Inc.
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