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Tax applications on digital marketing agencies

13 March 2016

We do provide Digital Marketing services like SEO, Facebook campaigns, google adwords campaigns, chitika campaigns etc.,

Google Adwords charge service tax of 14.5%.

Our clients pay us Campaigns Budget + Our Fee. (to our bank account)

We run ads on google and they charge at last day of every month. If we add funds to our account service tax of 14.5% would be deducted by default and remaining balance would be added. IN THIS CASE HOW SERVICE TAX IS APPLICABLE FOR ME

In many countires (like US) there is no service tax on digital ads. So, when we advertise on facebook (USD), Chitika etc., we will not be charged with service tax. Here also clients pay us their campaigns amounts + our fee. IN THIS CASE HOW SERVICE TAX IS APPLICABLE FOR ME

I would be very thankful if any one helps me with this.

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Ajith Chand Kanagala (CEO) (51 Points)
Replied 14 March 2016

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Ashira Ndmit (2 Points)
Replied 12 May 2023

Here are some tax-related considerations for digital marketing agencies:

Sales tax: Depending on the state and local tax laws where your agency is located, you may need to collect and remit sales tax on digital marketing services.
Income tax: Your agency will need to pay income tax on the profits earned from providing digital marketing services.
Employee taxes: If you have employees, you'll need to withhold federal and state income taxes, Social Security taxes, and Medicare taxes from their wages.
Self-employment tax: If you're a sole proprietor or a member of a partnership, you'll need to pay self-employment tax on your share of the agency's profits.
Deductions: Digital marketing agencies may be able to deduct expenses such as salaries, advertising costs, software subscripttions, and office rent from their taxable income.
Estimated taxes: If your agency expects to owe more than $1,000 in income tax for the year, you may need to make quarterly estimated tax payments.
Nexus: If your agency has a physical presence in multiple states, you may be required to file income tax returns in those states.
Contractor taxes: If your agency works with independent contractors, you may need to issue them a 1099 form and withhold taxes if they meet certain criteria.

Please note that tax laws can be complex and vary depending on your specific situation and location. It's important to consult with a tax professional to ensure that your agency is in compliance with all applicable tax laws and regulations.

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