Re: [PLUG] (OT) DSL and Taxes

["mike.h" <mike.h@stemik.com>]

David, 

I switched to DCA net from DirecTV, main reason: multiple static IP
addresses. Here's what was on my first invoice, note that it includes
the purchase of a new ADSL "modem":

1 each  Verizon self install kit        $219.
1 each  Verizon activation fee            60.
1 each  Federal Universal Service Fee      4.46
1 month Verizon 768/128 ADSL Connection   49.95
1 month Federal Universal Service Fee      2.91

Subtotal                                $336.32
Sales Tax                                 15.31
Amount Paid                             $351.65

So the sales tax is approx. 7% (6%-PA, 1% Phila.), assuming that only
the "self install kit" was subject to it, the "federal universal service
fee" (FUSF) is approx. 5.8% using the 2.91/49.95 ratio. I'm not sure
what the one-time $4.46 fee is based upon. Judging by this invoice, I
expect that the FUFS will be added to my $49.95 bill each month.

Bottom line...your 20% state tax seems like an error to me.

-mike.h
On Mon, 2003-02-10 at 11:34, Jeyes, David (371) wrote:
> Hi All,
> 
> This isn't linux specific, but I just transferred to Speakeasy from DirecTV
> and got my first invoice. On top of the $60 bill, there are two separate
> taxes from the state- each for over 5 bucks! The city tax is about a dollar,
> but over 11 bucks to the state is almost 20% in tax!
> 
> Their sales reps are unable to inform you of what the tax will be when you
> order, but they have some new system that stacks the tax on top of your
> bill. Their tech support rep encouraged me to investigate and to let them
> know if their systems are incorrect, as this is the highest that he's seen.
> 
> This could just be new to me, because apparently DirecTV kept these fees
> transparent. Are others seeing similar outlandish taxes on their broadband?
> 
> Thanks,
> Dave


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