What are the taxes and surcharges on my invoice?
Many jurisdictions impose taxes and fees on the purchase of telecommunications services, data services, and sales of equipment. The “Government Fees and Taxes” section of your invoice consists of various taxes and fees imposed by taxing jurisdictions associated with your service address. These taxes and fees are imposed at various levels, including federal, state, county, city/town, and district. A short description follows each line item to provide additional information about the taxing authority that imposes the tax or fee. The “Surcharges and Fees” section of your invoice consists of charges that EMBARQ is authorized to pass through to the customer. These surcharges represent governmental subsidies or other cost recoveries. A short description follows each line item to provide additional information about the purpose of the surcharge or fee.
