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Are communications companies taxable?

The communications marketplace has changed, but some states’ tax laws and practices have not. Delaware, New Jersey, and Wisconsin tax the tangible personal property of some communications companies while exempting the personal property of other businesses.

What is communications tax?

Unlike sales tax, which is often based on relatively straightforward calculations, communications tax can involve many complicated twists when determining the proper tax rate. And contrary to what the name implies, the charges aren’t limited to just taxes.

How is a landline telecommunications company taxed?

The outside plant (poles, wires, cable and conduits) of landline telecommunications companies is assessed by the Department of Revenue using the cost approach. Network equipment used to provide telecommunications service is exempt from property tax.

Do I have to pay taxes on a telecommunications service?

Depending on the types of communications you provide customers or that your products access, you might be liable to collect and remit taxes and fees including 911 and 988 fees, the Federal Universal Service Fund (FUSF) fee, telecommunications relay services (TRS) fees, utility user tax (UUT), and the communications services tax (CST).

Should communications tax providers be included in tax bases?

As communications tax authorities work to catch up with the pace of technology innovation, there is some confusion for providers. If your company is selling the latest and greatest products and services, there may be controversy about their inclusion in various tax bases.

Are telecommunications providers taxable?

Defining the personal property of telecommunications providers as “real property” so that it is taxable in states that do not tax personal property, or otherwise taxing the personal property of communications providers while exempting the personal property of other competitive businesses.