WAC 270

Revised Codes of Washington (RCW)
Document Reference Description Date of Issue Status
3171.2012

Taxation of Dark Fiber (unlit fiber optic cable) This ETA provides business and occupation tax and retail sales tax guidance for the taxation of “dark fiber” used in telecommunications services.

43.20A.725

Telecommunications devices for the hearing and speech impaired -- Program for provision of services and equipment -- Telecommunications relay service excise tax -- Rules.

80.36.430

Washington telephone assistance program -- Excise tax -- Expenses of community service voice mail.

82.72.020

Authorization to administer telephone program excise taxes.

Washington Administrative Codes (WAC)
Document Reference Description Date of Issue Status
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Telephone program excise tax rates.

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Telephone program excise tax rates.

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Telephone program excise tax rates.

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Under RCW 43.20A.725 and 80.36.430, the Department is required to annually determine the tax rates imposed on switched access lines to fund the telephone relay service program and the Washington telephone assistance program. The Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) and Washington Telephone Assistance Program (WTAP) tax rates are determined by dividing the respective program budgets by the number of switched access lines reported to the Department in the prior calendar year.

458-20-270

Telephone program excise tax rates.Under RCW 43.20A.725 and 80.36.430, the Department is required to annually determine the tax rates imposed on switched access lines to fund the telephone relay service program and the Washington telephone assistance program. The Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) and Washington Telephone Assistance Program (WTAP) tax rates are determined by dividing the respective program budgets by the number of switched access lines reported to the Department in the prior calendar year.

458-20-270

Telephone program excise tax rates Under RCW 43.20A.725 and 80.36.430, the Department is required to annually determine the tax rates imposed on switched access lines to fund the telephone relay service program and the Washington telephone assistance program. The Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) and Washington Telephone Assistance Program (WTAP) tax rates are determined by dividing the respective program budgets by the number of switched access lines reported to the Department in the prior calendar year.

458-20-270

Telephone program excise tax rates The Department is amending WAC 458-20-270 to recognize the tax rates effective July 1, 2012. The TRS rate is being reduced from 19 cents to 17 cents per switched access line for the upcoming fiscal year. The WTAP rate remains at 14 cents per switched access line for the upcoming fiscal year. These rates were previously announced by the Department in a special notice dated April 5, 2012.

458-20-270

Telephone program excise tax rates. Emergency rule adoption effective 05/04/06. Rates effective 07/01/06.

458-20-270

Telephone program excise tax rates. Why this rule is being adopted Under RCW 43.20A.725 and 80.36.430, the Department is required to annually determine the tax rates imposed on switched access lines to fund the telephone relay service program and the Washington telephone assistance program. The Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) and Washington Telephone Assistance Program (WTAP) tax rates are determined by dividing the respective program budgets by the number of switched access lines reported to the Department in the prior calendar year.

Special Notices (SN)
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Telephone Program Excise Tax Rates for Fiscal Year 20l2

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Telephone Program Excise Tax Rates for Fiscal Year 2009

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Telephone Program Excise Tax Rates for Fiscal Year 2013

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Telephone Program Excise Tax Rates for Fiscal Year 2009

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Telephone Tax Changes Effective August 1, 2013

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Sales Tax Exemption Telecommunication Services for Internet Service Providers

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Telephone Program Excise Tax Rates for Fiscal Year 2010

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Telephone Program Excise Tax Rates for Fiscal Year 2007

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Telephone Program Excise Tax Rates for Fiscal Year 2008

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Sourcing Prepaid Wireless Calling Services

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Telephone Program Excise Tax Rates for Fiscal Year 2011