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What a mess... So if I buy a SaaS product that requires some config on the providers end, is that taxable too?
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No plumbers don't charge sales tax on services; neither do doctors, lawyers, dentists, or landscapers. Sensible states tax things they want to discourage like gasoline use or smoking. They don't tax people trying work more.
It seems ridiculous to charge only one profession for providing service, and it sounds like software people just have the worst lobbyists and the worst public image (plumbers are the iconic symbol of the "little guy" small business). Here in Ontario it's much simpler (but steeper) - the harmonized provincial/federal sales and service tax is 13% on everything. Sales, service, you don't have to give a crap. There's a s…
Earlier quoted context omitted.
No plumbers don't charge sales tax on services; neither do doctors, lawyers, dentists, or landscapers. Sensible states tax things they want to discourage like gasoline use or smoking. They don't tax people trying work more.
It seems ridiculous to charge only one profession for providing service, and it sounds like software people just have the worst lobbyists and the worst public image (plumbers are the iconic symbol of the "little guy" small business). Here in Ontario it's much simpler (but steeper) - the harmonized provincial/federal sales and service tax is 13% on everything. Sales, service, you don't have to give a crap. There's a s…
Every store in MA has their own opinion about what foods are taxed and what aren't. Candy-yes, gum-no, ice cream at a grocery store - no. Ice cream in a cone - yes.
The ABI Hub is an awesome coworking space and startup incubator in Manchester, NH. http://abihub.org/
I've been going there for a few months and moved to NH at the beginning of the year. It has been awesome.
There is a technology scene ready to bloom in Manchester. Also, the cost of living is about 50% of Boston's.
For those who aren't from around here, NH doesn't have unfair taxes :)
Per question 23, it appears that adding a computer to a LAN is an example of a taxable service.
It occurred to me I've been a developer for 13 years and have no clue who's got my back if the government starts to target my business unfairly. What kind of industry lobbies or trade groups are even out there to fight a law like this?
Throw all the software services into the harbor!