[Revenews] E911 Emergency Communication Tax Changes

[STOENNER Barbara Y * DOR]

Starting October 1, 2015, Oregon state law requires sellers of prepaid wireless telecommunications products and services (prepaid wireless) to collect the Enhanced 911 (E911) excise tax. Typical retailers of prepaid wireless include convenience stores, big box stores, supermarkets, telecommunications kiosks, and direct on-line retailers. This October, these retailers must begin collecting a tax of $0.75 per transaction from their customers. Retailers must then report prepaid wireless sales and pay the E911 tax to the Oregon Department of Revenue quarterly. The first quarterly returns will be due February 1, 2016. If you work with retailers who offer prepaid wireless, you will be doing them a great service reminding them of this new responsibility.

We have tried to identify and contact all prepaid wireless retailers, but a word from you will be helpful if we missed one of your clients. Please see E911 Emergency Communication Tax<http://www.oregon.gov/DOR/BUS/pages/ic-603-625.aspx> for more detailed information. If you or your clients have questions, please contact us at spa.help at oregon.gov<mailto:spa.help at oregon.gov>.

Thank you for your assistance.


Barbara
Barbara Y Stoenner
Policy and Systems Analyst 3
Special Programs Administration
Oregon Dept. Of Revenue
503 983 5257
barbara.y.stoenner at oregon.gov<mailto:barbara.y.stoenner at oregon.gov>

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