Telecommunications Tax Compliance Attorneys

The taxation of telecommunications services is complex and varied. The US federal government has several taxes and surcharges that apply, and state governments also tax telecom services. From standard sales and use tax to inter-city gross receipts taxes, the attorneys at Thomas Lynch & Associates assist their clients with identifying and paying taxes on their telecommunications services.

In addition to typical taxes, various government programs also apply for which surcharges are assessed. The most notable of these surcharges is the federal Universal Service Fund (USF) surcharge, which is typically around 11% of a carrier's gross domestic interstate revenue. The attorneys at TLA can help you file your 499A registration with the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC), and make quarterly (499Q) and annual (499A) filings as well.

Thomas Lynch & Associates also assists clients with paying taxes and surcharges after a period of non-compliance. If your company has not paid applicable telecommunications taxes, you may qualify for a limit on the number of years that a taxing authority will tax you retroactively. The attorneys at TLA are skilled in preparing and filing voluntary disclosure agreements (VDAs) as well as negotiating with the states to limit penalties, interest and your total telecom tax exposure.

Contact Our Attorneys for Telecom Tax Identification, Calculation and Compliance

If you need assistance in identifying or paying applicable telecom taxes, including form 499A, or if you need assistance with a Voluntary Disclosure Agreement to amnesty program, contact our law offices in the Washington, DC metro area to speak with an experienced lawyer.

The law offices of Thomas Lynch & Associates provides legal advice to telecommunications businesses throughout the world, including Washington, DC, New York, Los Angeles, San Jose, Palo Alto, Frankfurt and China.