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For writing and web development, Connecticut has no idea. That was their
official answer when I approached them two or three years ago. As a result,
I charge my clients sales tax on the total cost of my jobs and I pass that
sales tax along to the state, in the hope that if the state decides I
shouldn't charge, it is up to the state to issue refunds <huge grin>.
Bear in mind, my deliverables are sometimes just HTML code on a server
somewhere, or a PDF, or application files. Other times, I do hand over paper
copy or a CD. Consider, too, that CT charges sales tax on such services as
labor on automobile repair and the like.
Best regards from the confused state of Connecticut,
Sean
sean -at- quodata -dot- com
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Julia Land [SMTP:jltw -at- earthlink -dot- net]
> The law here in Texas is confusing, but after talking it over with a
> representative of the State Comptroller's office, I do not believe I am
> required to collect and remit sales taxes, so I don't. But now I'm
> curious about the rest of you. Do any of you collect sales taxes on your
> services? Please reply directly to me with a Yes/No answer and the state
> or country (if not USA) you are in and I'll compile the results for the
> list.