[Hidden-tech] MassTLC: Tech Tax Roundtables - Tomorrow and Thursday

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For HT - the only one close to us is in Westfield on Thur, I hope we can 
see some bi-partisan effort - Rich

MASS TLC 
<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001JxB8h1Hud_MJxg0UEq4Go_8DJbwfRTZiS00Q-fVpYGwDZGyY7CFLGPM09dfUWBqISgWkXcI1_-7vVKjnrdmLXE6ooI41SHoYQqcoPxq1SveoZkwZJfLjZdeRmPbKKer2gvUytT__jQBEMdk7Nu24OltoJ0iJ9198rbMOEsmB9NDO8F7J2IlKgkUo5MK0y0VedJkQvDanJytN6WwW7myXjufAKFGebnfFPZ4j-lukFxJsU2hf28Uxckz9jUSGlhbq>

Dear Tech Executives,

The Republican Caucus' in the House and Senate are hosting a series of 
business roundtables on the tech tax tomorrow and Thursday. Please see 
details below. This is an opportunity to share the impact this tax is 
having on your business with lawmakers.

The tech community is making it's voice heard. More than 320 have been 
letters sent by MassTLC and our member companies to educate lawmakers on 
the impact of the tech tax on the sector and the overall economy.

We're happy to report that momentum around repealing the tax is growing 
on Beacon Hill. As noted in our last communication, Democratic Senators 
Karen Spilka, Richard Moore, and William Brownsberger have already filed 
legislation to repeal the tech tax.

Now more than ever, we need to make our voices heard on this issue. 
Please attend the business roundtables in your area and use our online 
advocacy tools 
<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001JxB8h1Hud_MV8mqz6BRHFE48TxupVP6KzXEk_VT36EehIKItLuyvECOtEZj-em4C0TM8rG4dfSxkcULfa-Hp0Qtpxu497e9KVFXUeNPpylLHXECfASyaizI01jjYw8jltjteqi_J3FxQwjDa4ksdMMDLlCFgdHXI3ApqTAj4JAAFd-B5MTNZWtKi9HoUwe_DqSTCjDY-qFkY9cQhd4QPFtBhfMT5DMFfn_1kAZXz8e0bS5is-ydxJ8nhmE7_1mbiBWL0xlkO7NKrIIG4vEqR8DTgxffuOmlT_mwHxWfkHFXywwo2ydsOJ-sZMsX6B2uvtjsoN4S-yeAwLHubXSim8w==> 
to be sure lawmakers understand the impact this tax will have on your 
business.

Thank you,

Tom Hopcroft
President & CEO


Tech Tax Business Roundtables

House and Senate Republican Caucuses are conducting a series of business 
roundtables this week in advance of filing their own bill to repeal tech 
tax. They are seeking input from companies impacted by the tax.

Please contact Peter Lorenz at Peter.Lorenz at mahouse.gov 
<mailto:Peter.Lorenz at mahouse.gov> or 617-722-2100 for more information 
on any of the following roundtables:

*Wednesday, August 28, 2013*

  * 9:00-10:00am
    /*Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce*/
    100 Sherman Avenue Devens, MA 01434
  * 9:00-10:00am
    /*Quinsigamond Community College*/
    Southbridge Campus - Room 305 5
    Optical Drive Southbridge, MA 01550
  * 1:00-2:00pm
    /*Mansfield Town Hall*/
    6 Park Row Mansfield, MA 02048
  * 1:00-2:00pm
    /*Plymouth Area Community Television*/
    4 Collins Avenue Plymouth, MA 02360

*Thursday, August 29, 2013*

  * 9:00-10:00am
    /*The Training Associates*/
    281 Turnpike Road - 3rd Floor
    Westborough, MA 01581
  * 3:00-4:00pm
    /*Wakefield Savings Bank*/
    351 Main Street Wakefield, MA 01880
  * 3:00-4:00pm
    /*Westfield Athenaeum*/
    Lang Auditorium
    6 Elm Street Westfield, MA 01085




Actions We've Taken

MassTLC has been working diligently to mitigate the impact of the tax, 
or get it repealed outright. Here are some of the actions MassTLC has 
taken:

  * CEO Tom Hopcroft is one of twenty business leaders that filed a
    petition to put the repeal of the tech tax on the ballot.

  * Educating lawmakers and making the case for repeal. See the /Boston
    Business Journal
    <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001JxB8h1Hud_OTQ7yCWBxvBQswk2W6E283z0jKdWMKaOIr8kQeq4rKxLY29ag4Nb-OGe18SohueGukd839D-QJvqIBvsMmrUc1wj-CXYarYjGNz9gLOOTfW9AwSxDy6dU60tWvU68DjBOzpQ87CNY3Y4ItdDw5OnTPo_Pnpw8STdR4s7U5Nx3RgIf_L5HWdnI7NhMgyuHsfTqt1VfSJmSzHGF8oHXIgAUvg45TzHpopvtBe5bs6-XOj_Xd4EZygAiOZFExRNYiGc8_POBgidlNNRFQMKPJn51cj_nEzR1Z-g36BH8V7jq-ISTRAk8_Rc3yi4FS8w3qoK94EAlMOZMecjqEIitardbT5QTTka57SrQ=>/
    and /BostInno
    <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001JxB8h1Hud_NROGTw7P3RK_OGve3cB1q4kBgLq-T7VrR5WtIs6dgAXuXbzdDj0k6sdhIgtmMYXCjkulTm_alBt_0FGht2fWf-GKU_-_ccNIii4nZeB0yu7PzOL1L3HfSv6Sqz5w9R-FROhehu_7001W-8h1LDYY_i4Xgz3Zc6mD2pd7iNB157uL7Aofpaq3XS0SqubmDNIW9DqENHZ2eYaynNumOYkscPQj0T92ttL79H0wzi8PJKh7SVoTKVEY7YocWCdKhuQ-U_DZlYxoE-0fcz9qss2Og3eRAbgMF5-wejsMgDa6TqRYHZOVLJ5YXUHayOTue1idYyNPKtFPckNbhG09yVWuTVwvyuxFKlUnCsyqn7WDZq7fVZ3Rn_2KWJ>/.


  * Set up an online advocacy tool
    <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001JxB8h1Hud_MV8mqz6BRHFE48TxupVP6KzXEk_VT36EehIKItLuyvECOtEZj-em4C0TM8rG4dfSxkcULfa-Hp0Qtpxu497e9KVFXUeNPpylLHXECfASyaizI01jjYw8jltjteqi_J3FxQwjDa4ksdMMDLlCFgdHXI3ApqTAj4JAAFd-B5MTNZWtKi9HoUwe_DqSTCjDY-qFkY9cQhd4QPFtBhfMT5DMFfn_1kAZXz8e0bS5is-ydxJ8nhmE7_1mbiBWL0xlkO7NKrIIG4vEqR8DTgxffuOmlT_mwHxWfkHFXywwo2ydsOJ-sZMsX6B2uvtjsoN4S-yeAwLHubXSim8w==>
    for companies to share the impact of the tax with their lawmakers.

  * Helping narrow the scope of the tax through Department of Revenue
    focus groups.

  * Created aforum with tax experts
    <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001JxB8h1Hud_NLcwO9vcp0Vc-6dewN_uIUxfoCL0Yq22b_Qey5BUA4fGejEj-G5ip8YsmtKjG3GHE2eerGHj6MH0h9pnk73enxXNwZ606fWhmRPz4t5veH6ay61NGEJsZYIqNnCniHfGw6A1VsSsCkUt8JmbkI9uhL78yIZU3w1gNAh-vxm9OqkEkc_NFZ6pZ2oVrgNEnaZ0EY-Q4jQUDjXclYbSm8Bt7UwswcxDVwumDx-HOW-VlxqZn6IbXHS2Dp_VHdV-NQEntIXqAjmSGc-Q==>
    for members to learn what they need to know to comply with the law.




How You Can Help

Given that most lawmakers voted for the original bill, we need to "get 
loud" so they understand the impact the tax will have if it remains on 
the books. Here's how you can make your voice heard and support the bill 
to repeal the tax:

  * Take five minutes to send a letter to your state Senator and Rep.
    We've made it simple with this online advocacy tool.
    <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001JxB8h1Hud_MV8mqz6BRHFE48TxupVP6KzXEk_VT36EehIKItLuyvECOtEZj-em4C0TM8rG4dfSxkcULfa-Hp0Qtpxu497e9KVFXUeNPpylLHXECfASyaizI01jjYw8jltjteqi_J3FxQwjDa4ksdMMDLlCFgdHXI3ApqTAj4JAAFd-B5MTNZWtKi9HoUwe_DqSTCjDY-qFkY9cQhd4QPFtBhfMT5DMFfn_1kAZXz8e0bS5is-ydxJ8nhmE7_1mbiBWL0xlkO7NKrIIG4vEqR8DTgxffuOmlT_mwHxWfkHFXywwo2ydsOJ-sZMsX6B2uvtjsoN4S-yeAwLHubXSim8w==>

  * Call, email, tweet (hashtag #techtax), snail mail, and visit the
    lawmakers who represent you - in both your home and work districts.

  * ContactSenate President Therese Murray
    <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001JxB8h1Hud_MhJebsx7f8HO_D12FXfR2Hbw7uSailnIy-e2sWw2H7KU1INh3dhF9o1ALjB_zXrHZmLH3nlTVv7IGxFI7XYQsqJp0gwysErGdp4ns8W2hmEo1yGVbTOEB0j_3YDZRufw__dwavaYbV3Ec6-35EL8uVJqv1cDudtwMmkB0tfj5-HM0uqN-OLAufVoiSvRsl4NQ5_EinUa9ckUQatfsMkip3O395eVkVp0f5h5f6MNgZlHaZ-2XbuRSRKdMt5Yoihqcn_dCJQ4noDrHVD3mhsaR6>
    and Speaker of the House Robert DeLeo
    <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001JxB8h1Hud_O75mJepveC6xMTQ3O4oTnQkNt0yyeSrggH-exlRPY52EJNi7cavCdc9cj2oDxUcDZmuT2wEfGWPzMjQPs9h6LqPeBcHEDcRO_Skh5dnEYjs4PKnDFM9jDyzH8gLMB8TveJ5-XoOemNuM2NfmvoTiyI-rg7UxUfB_l93nSRlph50nl8HhVbfSQxjqhF8O6fU_gGAMeIk8Q2bU4Rv2chfh7xiW20nxnnqYodHv0TcnP3FJ-2GvwFZEvVuNi-sZHtDQnDbDvvzI9QmLzfFMfyspxB>
    to share the impact on your business and jobs.

  * Blog about it and share your stories with the press.

  * Talk it up, forward the link to our online advocacy tool
    <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001JxB8h1Hud_MV8mqz6BRHFE48TxupVP6KzXEk_VT36EehIKItLuyvECOtEZj-em4C0TM8rG4dfSxkcULfa-Hp0Qtpxu497e9KVFXUeNPpylLHXECfASyaizI01jjYw8jltjteqi_J3FxQwjDa4ksdMMDLlCFgdHXI3ApqTAj4JAAFd-B5MTNZWtKi9HoUwe_DqSTCjDY-qFkY9cQhd4QPFtBhfMT5DMFfn_1kAZXz8e0bS5is-ydxJ8nhmE7_1mbiBWL0xlkO7NKrIIG4vEqR8DTgxffuOmlT_mwHxWfkHFXywwo2ydsOJ-sZMsX6B2uvtjsoN4S-yeAwLHubXSim8w==>;
    Get at least five other executives to tell their story to lawmakers.


Want to Learn More?

MassTLC has organized a special members-only briefing with tax experts 
and is seeking your input on future advocacy initiatives.

  * *How to comply with the Tech Tax *
    View slides
    <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001JxB8h1Hud_PmbPMURrn0vHBMug8mbQ-jhjv_-X17A9lLcPbalfOH7Bb3yklzBi1p92JzlU9Cg3UtQLAIkYjftdMPk26qtx6rXIWgEINM60Aa_rSO2xDS_mPq9g-UXg96u5dx6st8s63W_-BSQ2Axo9UMRaUCT3uL4lXiphHvvIf_Gh4dZlA1I1_4Bakq89v0A73ByAZN_pwRitL4_jyCaa7vmTlgdYSC61mnffMONE3fdtSc1PdhovMHtofL4mqa2k6GppTdQ0TjTlQ95lSbrzVDbj7_lvSRXr0BL62nQL7GEC5hfPoycUEr0IpkVBGZ1__MPa-MyCvbB8RM0MLBkN3my_4EtE-CBj09rztMAT3MgYA7H_663g==>from
    our August 27th member-only briefing with tax experts on demystify
    the new Tech Tax.

  * *Interested in getting more involved in advocacy? *Fill out this
    brief questionnaire
    <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001JxB8h1Hud_OAoKa18JzTAAn3BPBta5Yg3_fNzsCl7MXZmpIBu5u84izJ8ZybtMOMeS5mg3IaKHMki6oAq39C-gDHIC8MAyKjIzoxepKmDAlrtN4g5A6k_70uOLIXiXJ7AefZToGXPHQmoUHsja5DCr_l4W3zvO4WgDjFHPPW9sG3KPzQN6QPacF4UY8ZHnTfekvXR7BJXbb-q-URs26k4w==>and
    let us know the policy issues that keep you up at night.

  * *Stay Informed*
    Bookmark MassTLC's policy page
    <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001JxB8h1Hud_M-Ut-gxyDIumI3lm6iDVQhYzMdwR9r4dnh-0QRJanduNpjQDTuYLFLDbNYywZTl7thFBfw7DVJQRc92A-KXya1F8JlM-FcmOs1XxF-zy0cgPy0b7kiTiiL4miLgw61aVVApokYlhFrCGDb4x6AVLC5oYffk3GZ2gpjrOgqGskf-AF3pKFHgpMYs93Qr6__AZegQADJJDfxn1vlgkT-V96Hr9pPGMJ_17IfrfYxVpx5umutfZgQDqa-qKRtJH0IZDGdhD2qeiYC5A==>
    for updates and advocacy resources.


Other Resources

We have also pulled together the following helpful links for more 
information:

  * For reference, the tech tax is contained in billH. 3535 An Act
    relative to transportation finance.
    <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001JxB8h1Hud_OMs4GEg2XNLglG1NTmBHDrHWexEEgafk5UDQabVSeN0UoLacLyYr3E9boZ9AvU4utUWMckxqAP7T0h3Ok3-l00EIzfvyQBV1XnreaQ83Vf-Ssy29hccYaxO03vORIcEaNCnapTajRAMdHAlhwVk_KxwU0vu-hSEXtw8zEcyteWgHgMGHBja8h8dh0nLqO797T0OyVk7ILmsTeVOl_1LoOkbeGaN4k3BljoniQqei3JJi14wxVdU13MrqqdxpmofKSPVrgU4BTiFWpOy-dMB_J4>

  * The Department of Revenue (DOR) is charged with implementation of
    the tax and has issued a TIR
    <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001JxB8h1Hud_MUmrh_nHjGl05imnLuO3ZIpVb9z-B7967ZOeVPfQTw20dyTicTEqM-z4ApfyMy38cmCHIr7rJrF7HfRxvdOJ3z6qwS1yIPpzIoMSBzFAJr6UDFA9DCDT0Ex95TEErEWJdK4a6NzZ8i7EOEJYYYvaWIFexACX6JB2jbKkwNcwXEWpTijdLpG20sSbDWXb8C7uiOLOF8_yEO85seS5yCG7U9ZZ0BtP2hxjuOuN_Ipq-dB18gwPnzcSclo1yG-nibZPqKnmtr-2X5RPyACMlHqwIjDxKfiLXx-H3yVBMl_TVNdBftkp7ylnf3B9XwLuPmlQiRPpT9H-YqpjXyPWjPOPwhCmfESPQ7nw_JwtTr_1ldYD_6c9FP61xKw6W62XfSbiQ=>
    and compiled FAQ
    <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001JxB8h1Hud_N54eXPkMq56vTeSMNBT3DVfxwcWJ1w8-rA8WD7I6UImGSa2_qDo7OFaxRdgzhfkgn4_YFh7wBGg3JLZ8sM7PwXtSz3XLdKUjhpDRHzZ9tP9RIyC_Yk_cGPfmXNwpaSBWc5oAD4UDfktjUnH80DuqFabFr9x5QNpdEhWpJzg_uG2GvD4xo2HbOSAdHrLJl0DDm-9aBUCXYhBMDww-hG8Ywa4O5_pdvRjxtT6Dfo9Kd4GgRlL3k5gZnYy43s4NPfoHJ_6lcbGtm-19OsTN5AMSfh6bgdGJtd-z2MYmXxB_jYGJ3vD6O9vlGgIiqPFsRpAL8=>.

  * The DOR welcomes feedback and suggestions
    <mailto:rulesandregs at dor.state.ma.us> on issues not covered in the
    FAQ that relate to the application of the tax and your specific
    situation. The merits of the tax are outside their scope.

  * Foley Hoag
    <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001JxB8h1Hud_P_BcLLMUGGbpbdM_SrpIZEWYBqsO0_DtgUTy577R9VH-YvzBT6MUuPY5-Q647v1XZlxaVw6SdVsTvd3jGYkRJokHZBTLktPh12s_Kzj9MN900R0QFanHPHP1we2pYi2lcG3q2Yz46w5v6NX5Y5mv0iLus-GN35Ew8qkyzJOp0XnQYSrUlcqq1d9l3VUyWz_zS73LqOXB9hxGPvd379ouSXfcMr97GXzRSPVqmlCSKPSXZ1HZGQkwCpaGH8VXYP-cC_c_42vBZajPkclqiuur2gUEE0ld14JzS8BQVYEF8YhIWZGG01IgOfXNJoOlA4EyrVOkBwST80xFtdMCC9dvfTe1om1qvYnVV7aI4PiZsv9iqEE7e2PJkvsoo2NpBfmOxkZAph3Bh4iktOk1m4WLxqY7gYpSQgeA4xQvfu6EPHYdFiEYMd36w6-ADIfcHWLNc=>
    - Computer System Design and Software Modification Services Now
    Subject to the Massachusetts 6.25% Sales and Use Tax

  * Katz Nannis + Solomon, PC - ALERT
    <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001JxB8h1Hud_MI3Y1F3Y0A83_17NQdNoT99-2I8SFfn4inAmRd4kImQGOpbLDfGrPfq1D-wgpvTPKRGgIYalqXS2_21w7fOK4hvMkhdBS_xMTxMrPeGxOAgEyhVL7myHb_ZJf2WunJ0THJawOI5hOeXgydBdatzMBwk0WSyp8pRcwpN2_mumLYyX_KnTlI6Sr8q1N4x16Lvzet78b7XztadiVrNYGHLaE1H_hyXHEwzNygqRCAmtTIDKskbt1-BSa8>
    - Massachusetts Sales and use tax on Computer and Software Services
    takes effect July 31, 2013!

  * PwC
    <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001JxB8h1Hud_PHpqrSlH_H8buFt92AONriBpyh7xC4aW41BYoXTr6lwm5HjnUbliyOxEDrUoaVfVgE7_gzI5H6oUnJoPdu3k1jrDs7oTQL8hqI9QZHrltxDpNHxFKgt5mUr2cyCPH_WWtFyELqvDk_QY9qhsM9u0PoUo30gHRPbPjjUW73cCdnhqieaPp4c14JqtGKCHkUiLrqc4F78Re-RJpYjqpn3G5jaqnUvZollIEimrgIz37ooCC10WyjI9GU481BUMX_M56pYk4D1UNnUCDe9Vr2hjSAZsJKsDsyovwgO0P2NzZe5yjGGDZrQTZoGdvF1cyJUIomJ4voaFsquo5QhO7QEs8rtg9QdPTRBRw9Gzhd-Utpsh5N4Kf2QtAbKN34nZDrOQ2oWcYZ_FZYkQ==>
    - Massachusetts provides guidance on the new computer services sales tax

If you have any comments or questions, please contact Clare Madden at 
clare at masstlc.org <mailto:clare at masstlc.org>.








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