The original ruling issued February 9, 2017 provided that all support services including phone support, consulting and training related to canned computer software was taxable. Providing support is taxable regardless of the method of billing as long as it is to support a taxable product or digital good.

Is consulting income subject to sales tax?

As an independent consultant you are considered self-employed, so if you earn more than $400 for the year, the IRS expects you to pay your own tax.

Do you have to pay sales tax on consulting services?

As with many situations with sales tax the answers is it depends. Stand alone consulting is generally not going to be taxable, but if the consulting can be tied tied to the purchase of TPP or a taxable service then the consulting could be taxable even when separately stated.

Do you have to pay taxes if you are an independent consultant?

You determine how much you’re paid. Your client has the right to accept that or decline your services. You don’t receive any type of employee benefits. The entity you’re conducting work for is required to withhold taxes and pay them for you if you’re an employee, but you must pay estimated taxes quarterly if you’re an independent contractor.

Is there tax on my Web development but not on my consulting?

I’ve heard that services are not taxable unless you provide tangible goods, but the PA IRS site makes this confusing and really doesn’t just come right out and say what I need to understand. Is there tax on my web development but not on my consulting? Neither? Both?

Are there list of services subject to sales tax?

Likewise, services performed on taxable items are subject to sales tax, along with some specifically designated services set forth in the law. The list of specifically designated services are mentioned on the page Is there a list of services subject to PA sales tax?: Following is a list of taxable services in Pennsylvania.