State of Michigan DTS Criteria Up-Date

Expanded criteria surrounding the Michigan Digital Tax Stamping (DTS) transition, has most recently been discussed in a meeting with the State of Michigan and Xerox/Opsec.  A few highlights from the discussion are set below.

Multi-Machine Qualification Criteria

• Distributors are qualified for multi-machine reimbursement if they have more than one machine, and meet the qualifications for reimbursement.

•  If a distributor is getting multiple machines in the same facility, reimbursement will not start until the month after the final machine is installed.

• The stamping machine must be installed to get reimbursement (i.e. one machine cannot be on the floor stamping, while the other is in a crate in the back room).

 Other Criteria in the Discussion

• Sales Tax is included.

• The inclusion of  “crating and shipping” is being considered.

 What’s Next

• The State of Michigan is working on a Policy Statement/Position Paper on the .5% reimbursement. This will also include hand stamping solutions.

• The Michigan Digital Pilot Program will be from May 1^st  – May 31^st 2014.  After this field testing period, other installations will begin. These are  planned for June 1^st  – December 31^st 2014.