

A. This bill is made up of 5 lines in hunting with 1 fax and 1 modem.
Here are some questions we normally ask:
1. Are lines billing at correct tariff?
2. Are there any additional items on bill not needed?
B. This bill reflects $10.07, made up of directory assistance calls. We check to see if these fees can be eliminated.
C. Long distance usage
1. Is billing correct?
2. Can this be added to primary long distance provider and reduce long distance rate?
D. Is the network access correctly billed?
E. Are the taxes configured correctly? Are you tax exempt?
Federal Tax: Also called Federal Excise tax. It amounts to 3% of your local and long distance charges.
State Tax: 6% sales tax on Florida residents. In each state this rate varies for each business.
Florida Gross Receipts: This 2.5% tax does not apply to all items of the phone bill.
County 911 service charge: Flat 50 cents per phone bill in Florida. This fee differs depending on the county you live in.
Franchise Tax: This is a fee most cities choose to impose to pay for the right to place telephone equipment along streets. The max is 1% of recurring monthly charge of a local bill.
Local Tax: This is a tax levied by city or county. In most cases it is 7%. They are allowed up to 10% in some counties.
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