Taxes Overview
- Not all states charge taxes for satellite services.
- State taxes apply to programming services.
- State and local taxes apply to rental fees, printed programming guides, and other products.
- Equipment is taxed at the current sales tax rate for customer’s service address.
Taxes for PPV Purchases
- Some cities and states add an extra 10% tax to PPV events.
- Areas include Washington, DC, and certain cities in Maryland.
- Required by local, city or state government.
- Applies to anyone living in taxable areas — even if another provider used such as DISH or cable.
- Does not apply to all PPV events.
Tax Exemptions
State taxes are charged for satellite services, unless customer filed proper
tax exemption certificates with DIRECTV Tax Department.
Examples of tax exempt entities:
- Indian reservations
- Government utilities
- Some nonprofit organizations
To file for tax exemption, write to:
Customer Service Tax Department
P.O. Box 915
El Segundo, CA 90245
Tax Table - States
- Tax rates apply to programming service only.
- Does not apply to hardware or installation.
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Only states that charge tax on programming are listed.
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| State | Rate |
| Arkansas | 6% |
| Connecticut |
6%, plus an additional 5.25% GET (Gross Earnings Tax reimbursement) |
| District of Columbia |
11% (District Gross Receipts Tax) |
| Florida |
13.17% CST (Communications Services Tax) |
| Hawaii |
4.17% |
| Indiana |
6% |
| Iowa |
5% |
| Kansas |
5.3% |
| Kentucky |
3%,
plus an additional 2.4% GRT (Gross Receipts Tax
Reimbursement)
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| Maine |
5%
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| Maryland |
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| Minnesota |
6.50% |
| Mississippi |
7% |
| Nebraska |
5.5% |
| New Mexico |
5%
(Gross Receipts Tax)
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| North Carolina |
6.5% (Video Programming Service Tax) |
| Ohio |
5.5% |
| Pennsylvania |
6% |
| Rhode Island |
7% |
| South Carolina |
6% |
| South Dakota |
4% |
| Tennessee | 8.25% (Satellite Privilege Tax) |
| Texas |
6.25% |
| Utah |
6.25% (Video Service Tax) |
| Vermont |
6% |
| Virginia |
5% CST (Communications Services Tax)
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| West Virginia |
6% |
| Wisconsin |
5% |
