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Further Guidance Regarding the Scope of Sales and Use Tax on Computer and Software Services

For those of you who are unfamiliar with the new tax imposed on computer design and installation (including some web development activity) I am posting the latest DOR update.  This is a draft for practitioner comment and I believe important information.  This is the first tax on services and is quite obscure.  So much so …

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Massachusetts Health Care penalties for 2013

The penalties for individuals and families not having the required health care coverage are shown in the attached Chart: Note that if you are without health insurance for less than 3 months there is no penalty.  Also, if you have unusual circumstances you can appeal the penalty.  For more information visit the web-site or call …

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The 2013 Massachusetts Sales Tax Holiday Weekend

The short version:  The MA sales tax holiday weekend will be Saturday August 10 and Sunday August 11.  Sales tax will not be charged on ny allowable item for personal use up to $2500.00 (you can purchase as many items as you want). The technical details from MA DOR: I.  Introduction A recently enacted statute …

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Extension of Time for Certain Tax Filings and Payments for Taxpayers Affected by the Boston Marathon Explosions

Massachusetts DOR is offering an extension of time to file and pay for affected taxpayers. I.  Introduction  This TIR announces that the Massachusetts Department of Revenue (“Department”) will grant automatic extensions of time until July 15, 2013 for certain tax filings and payments normally required to be made by affected taxpayers, as described below, on …

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