Date: | 11/05/2001 |
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Organization: | Massachusetts Department of Revenue |
Referenced Sources: | Massachusetts General Laws |
Sales and Use Tax
The Federal Internet Tax Freedom Act ("the Act") expired on Sunday, October 21, 2001. Although the House of Representatives has passed a two year extension of the Act, the Senate has not yet approved similar legislation. Agreement on a final resolution has been delayed by the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and the subsequent contamination of some federal offices in Washington with anthrax. In light of the probability that Congress will agree on an extension of the Act before adjourning, the Department is hereby advising taxpayers that they may continue to rely on the lists of taxable telecommunications services and non-taxable and exempt services, including Internet access charges, as published in Technical Information Release 99-2 until December 31, 2001. If neither Congress nor the Massachusetts legislature has acted by that time, the Department will provide further guidance.
/s/Bernard F. Crowley, Jr.
Bernard F. Crowley, Jr.
Acting Commissioner of Revenue
November 05, 2001
TIR 01-20