Why does the form heading include the term “SUB” when the original form provided by the jurisdiction does not?
E.g. DC Form FR-800M SUB. Show the Answer. Answer: Some jurisdictions require “SUB” in their specifications to indicate that this is a substitute form, rather than a state issued original. It helps the taxing jurisdictions differentiate between state issued originals, Website versions, and substitute versions created by vendors. • How many state sales and use tax forms are in the SURF program? Show the Answer. Answer: There are approximately 1500 sales and use tax forms in the SURF program. • Are all the forms contained in the program approved by the respective states for filing? Show the Answer. Answer: Almost all the forms are approved by the state or locality for filing. If the form has not been approved, a message denoting this appears when the form is displayed on the screen. • Does the program contain excise tax forms? Show the Answer. Answer: Excise taxes are only covered to the extent that a municipality calls an excise tax a sales or use tax and charges a separate sales tax. E
