Re: [WISPA] taxes

2010-06-04 Thread RickG
Thanks again for all the replies! Since I didnt get anyone telling me NOT to expense the equipment I'm assuming there is no issue with that. On Fri, Jun 4, 2010 at 1:32 AM, Scottie Arnett sarn...@info-ed.com wrote: As a PC auditor for a rather large customer, this customer is doing over $10

Re: [WISPA] taxes

2010-06-04 Thread Marlon K. Schafer
is 509.982.2922 if anyone is looking for a good one. laters, marlon - Original Message - From: RickG rgunder...@gmail.com To: WISPA General List wireless@wispa.org Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2010 11:55 AM Subject: Re: [WISPA] taxes Travis, thanks for your input. I'm really looking for feedback

Re: [WISPA] taxes

2010-06-03 Thread Travis Johnson
This is a personal, business choice. There is no set answer. Some of our equipment we expense and some we depreciate. It all depends on what tax breaks you need now vs. later. Travis Microserv RickG wrote: Everyone's favorite subject :) I'm getting mixed information form my accountants on

Re: [WISPA] taxes

2010-06-03 Thread RickG
Travis, thanks for your input. I'm really looking for feedback as to what our industry's standard is. I submit that the IRS does not look at it as a personal, business choice. I'd rather do it correctly now than find out from the IRS I'm doing it wrong. On Thu, Jun 3, 2010 at 12:44 PM, Travis

Re: [WISPA] taxes

2010-06-03 Thread Faisal Imtiaz
I am not sure what exactly you are concerned about What Travis shared with you is accurate As a business owner, the tax law allows you the choice.IRS does not dictate one or the otherif done correctly both are within the scope of the Law Regards Faisal Imtiaz Snappy

Re: [WISPA] taxes

2010-06-03 Thread Jason Hensley
your tax liability. -Original Message- From: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of RickG Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2010 1:55 PM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] taxes Travis, thanks for your input. I'm really looking for feedback

Re: [WISPA] taxes

2010-06-03 Thread Marco Coelho
Most companies have a mix. We lease some equipment. This allows for a monthly right off at 100% of your monthly payment. Long term investment items like Vehicles, Towers, Property get depreciated. The length of the depreciation depends on the type of asset. Property / Buildings fall under

Re: [WISPA] taxes

2010-06-03 Thread RickG
Listen, I'm not trying to be argumentative about this. I've always believed as Travis that it is your choice. But, the feedback I'm getting are that things are changing VERY QUICKLY with respect to how the IRS is viewing issues such as this since our government is in desperate need for more

Re: [WISPA] taxes

2010-06-03 Thread RickG
: wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of RickG Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2010 1:55 PM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] taxes Travis, thanks for your input. I'm really looking for feedback as to what our industry's standard is. I submit that the IRS does

Re: [WISPA] taxes

2010-06-03 Thread RickG
What are you doing with CPE? On Thu, Jun 3, 2010 at 3:25 PM, Marco Coelho coelh...@gmail.com wrote: Most companies have a mix.  We lease some equipment.  This allows for a monthly right off at 100% of your monthly payment.  Long term investment items like Vehicles, Towers, Property get

Re: [WISPA] taxes

2010-06-03 Thread Cliff Leboeuf
Of RickG Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2010 3:52 PM To: fai...@snappydsl.net; WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] taxes Listen, I'm not trying to be argumentative about this. I've always believed as Travis that it is your choice. But, the feedback I'm getting are that things are changing VERY

Re: [WISPA] taxes

2010-06-03 Thread MDK
My accountant says expense it all... but I'm small enough I have that much discretionary expense allowance. ++ Neofast, Inc, Making internet easy 541-969-8200 509-386-4589 ++ -- From:

Re: [WISPA] taxes

2010-06-03 Thread Faisal Imtiaz
I figured there was some thing behind your question.. I know , below you are conveying what a CPA is telling you... but I think there is some context missing here I am not a CPA, so I am also going to using some simple language to put some context arround this.. Most of us who are replying

Re: [WISPA] taxes

2010-06-03 Thread RickG
Size matters :) On Thu, Jun 3, 2010 at 6:24 PM, MDK rea...@muddyfrogwater.us wrote: My accountant says expense it all... but I'm small enough I have that much discretionary expense allowance. ++ Neofast, Inc, Making internet easy 541-969-8200  509-386-4589

Re: [WISPA] taxes

2010-06-03 Thread RickG
AFAIK, our business is very typical for a small WISP. Some further background: For the past few years, I've had a good friend do our taxes. He is a Comptroller for a large company and has become too busy to continue. Hence, the reason for my new concerns in my search for a good CPA. Apparently,

Re: [WISPA] taxes

2010-06-03 Thread RickG
Oh, another surprise viewpoint from the latest CPA - He says we should depreciate the installation labor! Maybe I need to look for a CPA in another city! On Thu, Jun 3, 2010 at 6:24 PM, MDK rea...@muddyfrogwater.us wrote: My accountant says expense it all... but I'm small enough I have that

Re: [WISPA] taxes

2010-06-03 Thread Scottie Arnett
As a PC auditor for a rather large customer, this customer is doing over $10 million in revenue per year, their PAID accountants recommend that anything less than a $1,000 be expenses and anything over be depreciated. Their accountants are from a VERY large accountant firm, but anyways, you can

Re: [WISPA] Taxes

2008-09-30 Thread chris cooper
Depends upon the state in which services are rendered. C -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike Hammett Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2008 10:49 AM To: WISPA List Subject: [WISPA] Taxes Are wireless Internet or VoIP services taxable?

Re: [WISPA] Taxes

2008-09-30 Thread Anthony Will
Any Internet except for a few grandfathered states is tax except by Federal law. Phone services are taxed to the end of the world, USF, State, Federal etc. this includes VOIP. Disclaimer, I am not a tax attorney nor do I play one on the boob tube or even youtube. Anthony Will Broadband Corp.

Re: [WISPA] Taxes

2008-09-30 Thread Sales
Of Anthony Will Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2008 10:02 AM To: WISPA General List Subject: Re: [WISPA] Taxes Any Internet except for a few grandfathered states is tax except by Federal law. Phone services are taxed to the end of the world, USF, State, Federal etc. this includes VOIP

Re: [WISPA] Taxes

2008-09-30 Thread Paul Kralovec
General List' Subject: Re: [WISPA] Taxes Well I was told by the Indiana state tax department that all communications including internet access should be charged sales tax. Although I don't know anyone here doing that. John Buwa Michiana Wireless -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [WISPA] Taxes

2008-09-30 Thread Ron Harden
Mike: You will be responsible for collecting and remitting USF charges to USAC. Your VoIP service provider may do it for you, but you will still have to register, obtain an ID number, and submit the differential of retail versus wholesale USF fees owed on voice services. FET tax does not

Re: [WISPA] Taxes

2008-09-30 Thread Anthony Will
to such person), you should destroy this message and notify the sender by reply email. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2008 11:24 AM To: 'WISPA General List' Subject: Re: [WISPA] Taxes Well

Re: [WISPA] Taxes

2008-09-30 Thread Mike Hammett
I would like to state that the State of Illinois has informed me that wireless Internet service is not taxable... well as a sale. Income tax is income tax, regardless of what it is. VoIP is subject to the Telecommunications Excise tax, which varies depending on municipality or county if

Re: [WISPA] Taxes

2008-09-30 Thread Mike Hammett
. -- Mike Hammett Intelligent Computing Solutions http://www.ics-il.com -- From: Ron Harden [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2008 5:35 PM To: 'WISPA General List' wireless@wispa.org Subject: Re: [WISPA] Taxes Mike: USF

Re: [WISPA] taxes

2006-02-07 Thread Blair Davis
Don't really think this list is the place for that debate. Brian Rohrbacher wrote: Goverment should lower taxes. They would have more money. Peter R. wrote: Certainly, none of you should be surprised by this. He has to make up for a $1T short-fall at the same time Congress is trying

Re: [WISPA] taxes

2006-02-07 Thread John Scrivner
I could not say it any better. You know what they say about what is suredeath and taxes. Scriv Peter R. wrote: Certainly, none of you should be surprised by this. He has to make up for a $1T short-fall at the same time Congress is trying to repeal the 3% Excise tax levied in the 1800s.

Re: [WISPA] taxes

2006-02-07 Thread Mark Koskenmaki
- Original Message - From: Peter R. [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: WISPA General List wireless@wispa.org Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2006 6:01 AM Subject: [WISPA] taxes Certainly, none of you should be surprised by this. He has to make up for a $1T short-fall at the same time Congress is

Re: [WISPA] taxes and ideas

2006-02-07 Thread John Thomas
Here is a novel idea, how about those that benefit from this list, digging into their pockets and paying their WISPA dues? I am not even a WISP yet, and have paid and receive benefits. John Thomas Clare Computer Solutions Peter R. wrote: Let me just add some ideas: 1) Follow what the DBS