CanOpener4
join:2003-06-23
Brooklyn, NY
| reply to KrK
Re: Opening Pandora's box
said by KrK  :
In my opinion, VOIP is just like any other kind of internet packets. It's really no different from say, sending a file via the net, etc. It's just used as a transport for voice communications that is set up to resemble telephone service for ease of use.
Exactly! Taxing VoIP appears to be very fightable in court, does it not? The question is, will they? |
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KrK
Heavy Artillery For The Little Guy
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join:2000-01-17
Tulsa, OK
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| said by CanOpener4 :
Exactly! Taxing VoIP appears to be very fightable in court, does it not? The question is, will they?
I think it's a court battle for now, but once States/Congress passes a law(s) treating VOIP as a service like telephone service the battle will be lost.
This will really impact businesses who use VOIP over their IP networks to cut costs methinks.
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nasadude
join:2001-10-05
Rockville, MD
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said by CanOpener4 :
Exactly! Taxing VoIP appears to be very fightable in court, does it not? The question is, will they?
Trouble is, it may be easier for them to "roll over" and just pay the taxes; they still may be a better price than the telcos. And being taxed adds instant legitimacy to VOIP services. |
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