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Association Libraries and Sales Tax on Faxes

I found some information that may indicate that association libraries which charge patrons for faxes should collect sales tax.

This publication is the source of my inquiry: https://www.tax.ny.gov/pdf/publications/sales/pub843.pdf

On page 25, under "Sales and Utility Services" there is mention of telephony and a reference to section 1105(b) of the Tax Law. The section of the law specifically mentions facsimile services, but only intrastate transmissions would be taxable.

However, page 6 states: "Agencies and instrumentalities include any authority, commission, or independent board created by an act of the New York State Legislature for a public purpose".

Examples of "agencies and instrumentalities" include:
          • NYS Department of Taxation and Finance
          • NYS Department of Education
          • Association of Fire Districts of New York State
          • Nassau County Village Officials Association

Since association libraries are chartered by NYS Dept. of Education, I wondered if association libraries would be exempt from collecting sales tax on faxes.

Thank you in advance for clarifying whether association libraries are exempt from collecting sales tax on faxes.
Fundraising with GoFundMe

A member asked if there are any legal issues to consider when using GoFundMe to fund-raise, especially for association libraries.