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The only source I've found for 18% is a report from the Tax Foundation.[1] That includes all federal, state, and local taxes and fees. Do you have a source for
by pseudalopex 10y ago
The only source I've found for 18% is a report from the Tax Foundation.[1] That includes all federal, state, and local taxes and fees. Do you have a source for your numbers?
[1] https://files.taxfoundation.org/legacy/docs/Record%20High%20Taxes%20and%20Fees%20on%20Wireless%20Consumers%20in%202015%20[FINAL]_0.pdf https://files.taxfoundation.org/legacy/docs/Record%20High%20...
- rayiner 10y agohttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_Service_Fund https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_Service_Fund. The 18% rate is paid on some part of the total bill that the FCC deems to be related to interstate voice, with additional state USF fees paid on intrastate services. Historically, telcos didn't pay money into the USF for broadband (except to the extent they're offering telephone service over it), but historically they also couldn't get money out of it for broadband. Under Obama the USF started conversion into a broadband fund, and USF taxes on broadband will likely follow.