Massachusetts Issues Final Directive on Applying Sales Tax To Third-Party “Deal-of-the-Day” Qualifying Promotional Vouchers
If you’re a frequent visitor to The State and Local Tax “Buzz”, you know that I’ve written several posts on the evolving state tax developments dealing with how states are opting to “tax” Groupon transactions. Specifically, I’ve reported on the administrative guidance that various states have issued, dealing with whether a “deal-of-the-day” certificate or voucher, […]
Massachusetts Issues Final “Groupon – Sales Tax” Guidance: DOR Directive 12-4
Final Administrative Guidance: Last Monday, July 16, 2012, the Massachusetts Department of Revenue (“the Department”) issued its final directive, 12-4, on the sales tax implications of Groupon type vouchers. (Applause please!) Ordinarily, a Department of Revenue’s issuance of administrative guidance wouldn’t necessarily warrant such fanfare, but in this case it’s only taken the Department ten months, two working […]
Massachusetts’ Revised Guidance on Groupons & Sales Tax; An ‘About Face’ or Simply a More Reasonable Approach?
Revised Administrative Guidance: The tax implications of Groupon, LivingSocial and other deal-of-the-day transactions are undoubtedly a topic I’m passionate about. If you’re a frequent visitor to The State and Local Tax “Buzz”, you’ve likely read at least a few of my prior contributions on this topic. Today I’m back to reporting on a new, or should I say updated, “Groupon […]