New Mexico is one of the 10 states that was grandfathered out of the federal moritorium concerning taxes on internet access (see the green sidebar in the article you point to). Texas is another of the 10. These 10 states can charge for internet access if they feel like it. Here in Texas we collect tax on internet access... but... the tax statutes say that we only collect taxes on access charges above $25. The first $25 is tax free. New Mexico is 'allowed' to collect tax on internet access, but not being a New Mexicoinian <g> I don't know what the rules are concerning what rate and any exeptions (like the first $25 thing). Check with your tax agency to get the details. As one of the 10 states, the state gets to say what access taxes you do/don't collect.
 
As I understand it, the current congressional action will remove the grandfather clause on the 10 states, thus making the whole exercise moot...
 
Dave
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I am still confused here in New Mexico if we should be taxing monthly access fees. I think I'm not the only one who is confused.
 
 
Bobby Bounds
Airwave Internet, LLC
 
 

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