Satellite Firms Launch Florida Suit
(The Hollywood Reporter) -- DirecTV and EchoStar Communications have jointly filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of provisions of Florida's communications services tax law.
The two companies allege that the law discriminates against satellite TV customers
because they are charged a higher rate (10.8%) than cable customers (6.8%).
Under the law, a cable operator's franchise fees, including the costs of physically distributing the signal to homes, can be used to offset the companies' tax obligation, while satellite companies pay the full amount.
The two companies allege that the law discriminates against satellite TV customers
Under the law, a cable operator's franchise fees, including the costs of physically distributing the signal to homes, can be used to offset the companies' tax obligation, while satellite companies pay the full amount.
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