Most Common Taxes
From VTwiki
Taxes that many customers find as a line item on their telecommunications bill from local municipalities and governments.
If you have need of any further information about a specific tax, please inquire at your local Assessor's or Treasurer's office.
Sales Tax & Service Tax
Sales taxes are imposed on the purchase of goods and services.
State Excise Tax
Excise taxes are imposed at the retail level and are virtually indistinguishable from a sales tax to the consumer. They are defined as taxes charged on goods and services that are delivered within the state.
Federal Excise Tax
Federal Tax based on goods and services that are offered and delivered within the country. These taxes are imposed at a retail level and are virtually indistinguishable from sales tax to the consumer.
E911 Tax
This tax is used to fund the emergency 911 system that VoIP companies are required to provide access to by Federal Law.
E911 Tax (Business)
The tax that funds the emergency 911 system VoIP companies are required to provide access to by Federal Law. Differentiated only when it applies to business customers differently.
E911 Tax (Residential)
The tax that funds the emergency 911 system VoIP companies are required to provide access to by Federal Law. Differentiated only when it applies to residential customers differently.
Federal Universal Service Fund
Federal Universal Service Fund charge imposed by FCC to fund schools, libraries, rural health care support mechanisms, lifeline, link-up, and the high cost fund. This charge is applied upon interstate and international telephone revenue and FCC Subscriber Line Fee charges.
State Universal Service Fund
The purpose of the fund varies by state. The funds are normally used for subsidizing the cost of telecommunication users in remote locations. This can also be specific to a business line.
Transit Tax
A specific local tax used to support a transportation district or program for a state, county, or district.
