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nomad19088
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April 4, 2021
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Online subscriptions

Do I have to pay sales tax on online subscription services?

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    MaryK4
    MaryK4
    Alumni - Intuit
    April 4, 2021

    If you mean for online services, some states treat SaaS similarly to prewritten software purchased and downloaded via the Internet, whereas others see this as a service, which may or may not be taxable. 

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    nomad19088Author
    Level 2
    April 4, 2021

    What states are exempt?

    KathrynG3
    KathrynG3
    Alumni - Intuit
    April 5, 2021

    Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, and Oregon do not have sales tax.

     

    However, for the particular treatment of software for a service, I recommend contacting your state directly. 

     

    See: How do I contact my state Department of Revenue?

     

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