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Tackling the complex challenge of communications tax compliance
North America Nov 14, 2025
Tackling the complex challenge of communications tax compliance
Communications businesses need an exemptions management system built for multiple tax types
North America Oct 23, 2024
Communications businesses need an exemptions management system built for multiple tax types
Vermont modernizes communications taxes
United States Jul 19, 2024
Vermont modernizes communications taxes
States with complex communications tax laws
North America Jul 08, 2024
States with complex communications tax laws
Communications tax is not like sales tax. Here’s what you need to know.
North America Apr 23, 2024
Communications tax is not like sales tax. Here’s what you need to know.
The intersection of property tax and telecommunications tax
North America Dec 06, 2023
The intersection of property tax and telecommunications tax
What is communication service tax and which companies have to pay it?
North America May 26, 2023
What is communication service tax and which companies have to pay it?
Showing ads on Netflix could chill communications tax collections
North America May 19, 2023
Showing ads on Netflix could chill communications tax collections
The state of 988: Can telecom complexities from new crisis hotline fees be solved?
North America Jan 20, 2023
The state of 988: Can telecom complexities from new crisis hotline fees be solved?
The way states define communications products and services impacts tax codes
North America Oct 21, 2022
The way states define communications products and services impacts tax codes
Communications tax is not sales tax 2.0
North America Sep 23, 2022
Communications tax is not sales tax 2.0
Missouri court rules local telecom taxes can be applied to VoIP services
United States Aug 31, 2022
Missouri court rules local telecom taxes can be applied to VoIP services
Net neutrality bill could revive overhaul of Federal Universal Service Fund
North America Aug 12, 2022
Net neutrality bill could revive overhaul of Federal Universal Service Fund
API: You often get texts from computers; eventually they’ll be taxed
North America Jun 03, 2022
API: You often get texts from computers; eventually they’ll be taxed
Communications industry update: Streaming consolidation is underway
North America May 23, 2022
Communications industry update: Streaming consolidation is underway
5G and the Internet of Things: Networked smart devices are here, tax policy is sure to follow
North America Apr 29, 2022
5G and the Internet of Things: Networked smart devices are here, tax policy is sure to follow
Managing communications tax exemptions can be particularly challenging
North America Apr 08, 2022
Managing communications tax exemptions can be particularly challenging
Ohio looks to create a statewide 911 system
United States Mar 25, 2022
Ohio looks to create a statewide 911 system
What is Florida’s communications services tax (CST)?
United States Feb 11, 2022
What is Florida’s communications services tax (CST)?
IP messaging: When is a text actually a text?
North America Jan 27, 2022
IP messaging: When is a text actually a text?
Seeing clearly through the tax complexities of diverse service bundling
North America Sep 24, 2021
Seeing clearly through the tax complexities of diverse service bundling
Will recent net neutrality talks stir Federal Universal Service Fund reform?
North America Sep 10, 2021
Will recent net neutrality talks stir Federal Universal Service Fund reform?
Top 5 communications tax compliance must-haves
Worldwide Aug 06, 2021
Top 5 communications tax compliance must-haves
Communications tax is not like sales tax. Here’s what you need to know.
North America Jul 23, 2021
Communications tax is not like sales tax. Here’s what you need to know.
From streaming to collaboration platforms, new technologies require communications tax
Worldwide Jul 09, 2021
From streaming to collaboration platforms, new technologies require communications tax
Federal Universal Service Fund (FUSF): What is it used for?
North America May 21, 2021
Federal Universal Service Fund (FUSF): What is it used for?
How your communications tax engine impacts shopping cart conversions
North America Apr 08, 2021
How your communications tax engine impacts shopping cart conversions
FCC authorizes states to levy suicide prevention 988 hotline fees on voice providers
North America Dec 11, 2020
FCC authorizes states to levy suicide prevention 988 hotline fees on voice providers
Vermont eliminates non-collecting seller reporting, adds requirements for consumers and marketplaces
United States Oct 13, 2020
Vermont eliminates non-collecting seller reporting, adds requirements for consumers and marketplaces
Controversial Internet Tax Freedom Act becomes permanent July 1
North America Jun 12, 2020
Controversial Internet Tax Freedom Act becomes permanent July 1
Delhi High Court allows Bharti Airtel to rectify its GST and get a refund of ₹923 Crores
Asia Jun 02, 2020
Delhi High Court allows Bharti Airtel to rectify its GST and get a refund of ₹923 Crores
Beyond TV and movies: Communications tax for other streaming services
North America May 28, 2020
Beyond TV and movies: Communications tax for other streaming services
Video conferencing, collaboration tools, and taxes: What you need to know
North America May 15, 2020
Video conferencing, collaboration tools, and taxes: What you need to know
Study shines light on communications and media industry complexity: How best-in-class performers manage evolving service requirements and tax concerns
North America May 11, 2020
Study shines light on communications and media industry complexity: How best-in-class performers manage evolving service requirements and tax concerns
Steve Lacoff moves to General Manager role at Avalara for Communications
Worldwide Apr 23, 2020
Steve Lacoff moves to General Manager role at Avalara for Communications
States must exempt internet access fees starting July 1, 2020
North America Mar 06, 2020
States must exempt internet access fees starting July 1, 2020
The same, but different: Why is one VoIP call communications taxable and the other not?
North America Jan 28, 2020
The same, but different: Why is one VoIP call communications taxable and the other not?
United States Supreme Court denies VoIP case – what does that mean for providers?
North America Oct 25, 2019
United States Supreme Court denies VoIP case – what does that mean for providers?
Sensors are changing the world — and likely your taxes
North America Aug 15, 2019
Sensors are changing the world — and likely your taxes
Federal Universal Service Fund contribution increased by 30 percent
North America Jul 08, 2019
Federal Universal Service Fund contribution increased by 30 percent
Bundling 101: What you need to know
North America Jun 28, 2019
Bundling 101: What you need to know
Marketplaces to be responsible for tax on third-party sales in Nevada, October 2019
United States Jun 14, 2019
Marketplaces to be responsible for tax on third-party sales in Nevada, October 2019
Rhode Island governor would tax marketplace sales and Netflix
United States Feb 08, 2019
Rhode Island governor would tax marketplace sales and Netflix
Why taxing digital content is so complicated
North America Jan 29, 2019
Why taxing digital content is so complicated
“Netflix taxes” becoming more common in the U.S. and Canada
North America Jan 25, 2019
“Netflix taxes” becoming more common in the U.S. and Canada
#MWCA2018, 5G, and taxes – Let’s talk about the future
North America Sep 20, 2018
#MWCA2018, 5G, and taxes – Let’s talk about the future
OTT impacts of Supreme Court repeal of physical presence precedent
North America Jul 09, 2018
OTT impacts of Supreme Court repeal of physical presence precedent
Netflix taxes coming soon to a screen near you
North America Jun 25, 2018
Netflix taxes coming soon to a screen near you
Your business might be a telecommunications company. Now what?
North America Apr 25, 2018
Your business might be a telecommunications company. Now what?
3 signs your tech company is at risk of a telecom tax audit
North America Mar 08, 2018
3 signs your tech company is at risk of a telecom tax audit
Video streaming services and the next evolution of OTT: What about taxes?
North America Feb 13, 2018
Video streaming services and the next evolution of OTT: What about taxes?
Virginia won’t be taxing Netflix for now
United States Feb 01, 2018
Virginia won’t be taxing Netflix for now
Avalara's Communication Unit Bolsters Regulatory Filing Relationships
North America Dec 19, 2017
Avalara's Communication Unit Bolsters Regulatory Filing Relationships
In New York, Communications Excise Tax Now Applies to Locked Cellphones
United States May 11, 2017
In New York, Communications Excise Tax Now Applies to Locked Cellphones
What are the Latest Communications Tax Implications for IoT?
North America Apr 21, 2017
What are the Latest Communications Tax Implications for IoT?
Avalara Names Tony Susak General Manager of Communications Tax Business
Worldwide Mar 23, 2017
Avalara Names Tony Susak General Manager of Communications Tax Business
Iowa Amazon Prime Ruling Means Streaming Video Service Bundles Are Now Taxable
United States Mar 06, 2017
Iowa Amazon Prime Ruling Means Streaming Video Service Bundles Are Now Taxable
The Key to a Successful FCC Form 477
North America Sep 21, 2016
The Key to a Successful FCC Form 477
Avalara Partners with Aria Systems to Automate Communications Tax Management
Worldwide Sep 15, 2016
Avalara Partners with Aria Systems to Automate Communications Tax Management
The 4 Most Difficult Communications Tax Returns
North America Aug 30, 2016
The 4 Most Difficult Communications Tax Returns
Avalara Partners with PortaOne to Automate Communications Tax Management
North America Aug 17, 2016
Avalara Partners with PortaOne to Automate Communications Tax Management
Avalara Partners with BillingPlatform to Automate Communications Tax Management
North America Jul 11, 2016
Avalara Partners with BillingPlatform to Automate Communications Tax Management
Communications Service Providers: How to Prepare for Regulatory Forms
North America Jul 10, 2016
Communications Service Providers: How to Prepare for Regulatory Forms
Avalara and OneBill Partner to Automate Communications Tax Management
North America Jun 20, 2016
Avalara and OneBill Partner to Automate Communications Tax Management
New FCC Regulatory Fees for RespOrg, Direct Broadcast Satellite
North America Apr 06, 2016
New FCC Regulatory Fees for RespOrg, Direct Broadcast Satellite
Are You Ready for Next-Gen Communications Taxation?
North America Mar 03, 2016
Are You Ready for Next-Gen Communications Taxation?
Is Your Universal Service Fund Contribution About to Be Reduced?
North America Feb 05, 2016
Is Your Universal Service Fund Contribution About to Be Reduced?
Communications Nexus Tax Tips for Wireless Providers
North America Jan 15, 2016
Communications Nexus Tax Tips for Wireless Providers
Are You Concerned About the Verizon Pennsylvania Supreme Court Ruling?
United States Dec 10, 2015
Are You Concerned About the Verizon Pennsylvania Supreme Court Ruling?
Are Safe Harbor Ratios the Best Way to Achieve FCC Compliance?
North America Dec 02, 2015
Are Safe Harbor Ratios the Best Way to Achieve FCC Compliance?
Usage Data: The Key to Monetizing the Internet of Things
North America Nov 24, 2015
Usage Data: The Key to Monetizing the Internet of Things