{"id":2108,"date":"2023-08-10T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-10T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inversetech.com\/?p=2108"},"modified":"2023-08-07T10:54:40","modified_gmt":"2023-08-07T14:54:40","slug":"death-and-telecom-taxes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inversetech.com\/death-and-telecom-taxes\/","title":{"rendered":"Death and Telecom Taxes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.21.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin_tablet=”” custom_margin_phone=”||||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”10px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.2″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]

What a great post on telecom taxes! This is a recent post from ETMA\u2019s website (Director\u2019s Desk blog). It helps to explain why businesses should consider outsourcing their TEM; keeping track of all this is a full time job.!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cBenjamin Franklin said \u201cnothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.\u201d Telecom bills are subject to more than 75 different types of taxes on an invoice. Taxes contribute to 20% or more of the total cost for telecom bills, with 15% to 45% for mobile services and 30% for local and PBX trunks. Carrier Service Guides have provisions that allow service providers to \u201cpass through\u201d taxes and fees to collect and remit the funds to the required tax authorities.<\/span><\/p>\n

Listed below are some questions and information that provide unconventional thinking on ways to save money on telecom taxes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Telecom taxation is complex, constantly changing and prone to errors. First, it is important to determine if the tax is valid. In some states, telecommunications equipment, including services, scheduled maintenance and repairs are tax-exempt. It is not uncommon for our members to find enterprises taxed on tax-exempt telecommunications services.<\/span><\/p>\n

Two other common errors concern the rate at which the services are taxed and how the taxes are calculated. Some states limit the percentage of a service, which can be taxed. Potential refunds opportunities include services taxed at incorrect rates and services billed for expired fees and taxes. Some services may cross into another state or jurisdiction (i.e. wireless) during a billing period. As a result, you can be taxed for the service in both jurisdictions without apportionment.<\/span><\/p>\n

Universal Service Fund (USF) <\/b>
<\/span>The Universal Service Fund (USF) is a system of telecommunications subsidies and fees managed by the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) intended to promote universal access to telecommunications services in the United States. The FCC established the fund in 1997 in compliance with the Telecommunications Act of 1996. Universal Service charges should not be confused with what are sometimes referred to in telephone company bills as \u201cFederal Subscriber Line\u201d charges, which are access fees charged by telecommunications companies, not the local or federal government.<\/span><\/p>\n

Universal Service charges should not be confused with what are sometimes referred to in telephone company bills as \u201cFederal Subscriber Line\u201d charges, which are access fees charged by telecommunications companies, not the local or federal government.<\/span><\/p>\n

Usually, service providers pass the Universal Service Fund (USF) expense to customers, but some other mobile service providers absorb the USF charges. It is also important to note that a number of enterprises negotiate exemptions with the major providers to avoid these charges.<\/span><\/p>\n

Do the percentages or tax rates vary on the same services?<\/b>
<\/span>Carriers have complex billing systems. Sometimes these systems don\u2019t always apply the same surcharges. In some cases it is a billing error, which can provide a refund or credit. In other cases, the provider may have made a mistake in failing to collect a surcharge or tax.<\/span><\/p>\n

Are the calculations computed from the same line items on the invoice?<\/b>
<\/span>The property tax surcharge can range from 2.5% to 3% of a customer\u2019s total interstate and international charges on top of its USF. Should the USF apply to property taxes imposed by states and local jurisdictions? The USF is levied on telecom services subject to direct regulation by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). In effect, carriers must interpret the FCC\u2019s tax and add it to state and local property taxes for real estate and equipment.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ask for<\/span> documentation and justification for why the tax applies.<\/b>
<\/span>Some vendor services are also information services that are specifically not telecom services (IP \/ internet access is a primary one) and therefore it is NOT subject to telecom taxes and surcharge. Ask them to explain their taxes and surcharges and to work from the tax code not their internal documents.<\/span><\/p>\n

It pays to question validity of taxes and how they are calculated. Some taxes may seem small, but the volume and frequency means that mistakes can quickly add up. Each billing error will provide a refund or credit. It will also provide future savings through cost avoidance.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s enough to give anyone a headache. How can any business, especially one with several locations coast-to-coast, hope to monitor provider invoices for accuracy month in and month out?\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Why not call us to schedule a consultation to identify your potential savings? We can virtually guarantee that your business is routinely being overcharged. Let\u2019s talk soon! Call Call 800-854-2444 or visit our website,\u00a0<\/span>www.inversetech.com<\/span><\/a>, for more information.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Source: ETMA (Enterprise Technology Management Association) Director\u2019s Desk Blog<\/span><\/i><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

What a great post on telecom taxes! This is a recent post from ETMA\u2019s website (Director\u2019s Desk blog). It helps to explain why businesses should consider outsourcing their TEM; keeping track of all this is a full time job.!\u00a0 \u201cBenjamin Franklin said \u201cnothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.\u201d Telecom bills […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":2109,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"1080","footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2108","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-technology-expense-management"],"yoast_head":"\nDeath and Telecom Taxes - Inverse<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Telecom taxation is complex, constantly changing and prone to errors. 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