What are the taxes and surcharges on my bill?
Charter Communications® is, for the most part, subject to the same fees and taxes as traditional telephone companies, and must collect the required taxes as part of the total phone bill and send the appropriate amounts back to the taxing agency. Federal, state, and local governments assess taxes and surcharges for a variety of reasons. Some of the most common charges include: 911 or E911 charges: This is usually a dedicated tax that provides funds for the communications systems that support emergency and quick-response police, fire, and ambulance services with identification of phone number and location. Assistance plans: Often referred to as Universal Service Funds or Telephone Assistance Plans, these programs dedicate monies used to provide telephone subsidies to low-income or physically challenged individuals. Municipal surcharges and fees: These taxes and fees are ordinarily assessed by local governments and are often used to pay for special bonds or levies, often to support new 91
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