ISP/Telecommunications Sales Tax Refund
Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2004 9:22 am
For any that weren't aware: The state of Tennessee Department of Revenue ruled that internet access is no longer a taxable telecommunication service.
What this means: If you file a request with you ISP by 11:59pm on July 17, they will issue you a refund on all of the sales tax you have been charged for your internet access since December of 2000. This is not an automatic refund - your ISP does not have to give it to you, or even tell you about it unless you ask.
Links:
Bellsouth Refund Site: http://www.blstntaxrefund.com
Time Warner: http://www.timewarnercable.com/midsouth/aboutus/taxrefund.html
Comcast: http://www.comcast.com/tnisprefund/
and if you just want to see proof that it is legitimate (or provide it to your ISP if you use one I haven't listed): http://www.tennessee.gov/revenue
What this means: If you file a request with you ISP by 11:59pm on July 17, they will issue you a refund on all of the sales tax you have been charged for your internet access since December of 2000. This is not an automatic refund - your ISP does not have to give it to you, or even tell you about it unless you ask.
Links:
Bellsouth Refund Site: http://www.blstntaxrefund.com
Time Warner: http://www.timewarnercable.com/midsouth/aboutus/taxrefund.html
Comcast: http://www.comcast.com/tnisprefund/
and if you just want to see proof that it is legitimate (or provide it to your ISP if you use one I haven't listed): http://www.tennessee.gov/revenue