[Hidden-tech] Taxes, taxes, taxes

[Shel Horowitz]

You should, of course, check with an accountant--but as I understand it,
consulting services are not taxable in Massachusetts. They tried about 15
years ago. There was a huge outcry from Hidden-Tech members and businesses
around the state, and they rolled it back.

In my own business, I charge tax on sales of copies, including email copies
(I have one service where I charge a nominal optional fee to email PDF and
Word copies)--and I charge tax on physical products (including books and
ebooks) sold to Massachusetts residents. For all my other services, email
is how the service is delivered, I don't consider it a copy but rather
consulting, and I don't charge tax.

Literally, my quarterly tax remittances are usually under five bucks.


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On Mon, Oct 3, 2016 at 8:34 PM, Lambertus Louw <hello at lplouw.com> wrote:

> Also, if I may, what method of payment do you recommend - especially
> concerning long-distance payments (so cash or physical check might be
> impractical)?
>
> Sincerely
>
> LP Louw
>
> hello at lplouw.com
> portfolio.lplouw.com
> +1-310-498-6062
> On 10/3/2016 8:30 PM, Lambertus Louw wrote:
>
> Hi all
>
> Prepping my first invoice tonight for services rendered when I suddenly
> realized I have no idea if there are any legal requirements and whether or
> not I should be charging any kind of sales tax or some such?? I've been
> trawling the web, but the info is confusing an ambiguous. Found this on tax
> on software developing: http://www.mass.gov/dor/docs/
> dor/law-changes/faqss-computer-software-2013.pdf but I'm not sure it
> applies?
>
> The invoices is for a set of hours work on graphic and web design - no
> physical products. Any advice?
> --
>
> Sincerely
>
> LP Louw
>
> hello at lplouw.com
> portfolio.lplouw.com
> +1-310-498-6062
>
>
>
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