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Sales and Use Taxation
TechAmerica is proud to partner with Industry Sales Tax Solutions (ISTS) to provide instant access and a discount to members for the most up-to-date database of sales and use taxation of software related transactions.
Overview
Determining the taxability of SOFTWARE RELATED TRANSACTIONS is one of the most complex areas in sales and use taxation today. Allow TechAmerica and ISTS to help.
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Hosted by a product specialist, the live, on-line demonstration will provide you with an overview of the functionality of ezMATRIX , as well as answer any initial questions you may have. Simply fill out the ISTS online form or call 866.587.8500 to schedule your on-line demonstration.
WHY ezMATRIXSM?
Sales tax laws are complicated and always changing. ezMATRIXSM provides instant access to the sales and use tax information you need to make quick and easy taxability decisions related to your purchase of software related products and services. ISTS recognizes the complexities associated with administering the sales & use tax function. With ever changing technology, determining the taxability of your products and services can be a daunting task – states’ characterization of these transacation creates not only inconsistent tax treatment from state to state, but complexities in applying exemptions and sourcing rules. ISTS is revolutionizing the way sales and use tax decisions are made. With its user-friendly, web based tool, your company can internally make quick and accurate taxability decisions.
NO SOFTWARE TO INSTALL
ezMATRIXSM is a web based database organized in an easy-to-use matrix format providing a quick reference tool for company personnel to invoice your products and services.
Taxability Matrix Covering
The following products and services, amongst others, are covered:
- Canned and Custom Software
- Application Service Providers

- Software Maintenance Agreements
- Software Updates
- Installation & Customization
- Customization & Computer Programming
- Web Page Design Services & Hosting
- Consulting & Data Processing Services
- Temporary Help Services
- Information Services (Canned & Custom)
- Training Fees & Materials
- Freight Charges & Out of Pocket Expenses
Also, covers the nuances that impact taxability:
- Delivery Methods
- Invoicing Practices
- Sourcing (including application of MPU or apportionment)
Contact Information
Carolynn Iafrate Kranz
Chief Operating Officer
Industry Sales Tax Solutions
5505 Connecticut Avenue NW, #171
Washington, DC 20015-2601
Tel: 610.458.7227
Fax: 610.680.3903
contact@industrysalestax.com
www.industrysalestax.com
“This is the one-stop sales and use tax research tool for the tax department of any company that purchases software and/or products and services.”
– Dennis Glover, former-Chairman, TechAmerica’s Tax Committee
Posted by: Jason Langsner on August 25th, 2011.
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