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Toby Bargar

Toby is an attorney and senior tax consultant in the Avalara Communications business unit. He regularly speaks about and advises customers on complex transaction tax issues, particularly in the field of communications tax and regulatory surcharges.

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Tackling challenges of communications tax compliance
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Tackling challenges of communications tax compliance

Nov 14, 2025
Communications businesses need an exemptions management system built for multiple tax types
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Communications businesses need an exemptions management system built for multiple tax types

Oct 23, 2024
States with complex communications tax laws
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States with complex communications tax laws

Jul 08, 2024
Showing ads on Netflix could chill communications tax collections
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Showing ads on Netflix could chill communications tax collections

May 19, 2023
Will communication tax from new 988 crisis hotline fees affect you
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Will communication tax from new 988 crisis hotline fees affect you

Jan 20, 2023
A step in different directions: The way states define communications products and services impacts tax codes
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A step in different directions: The way states define communications products and services impacts tax codes

Oct 21, 2022
Communication tax vs sales tax: is your business liable?
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Communication tax vs sales tax: is your business liable?

Sep 23, 2022
Missouri court rules local telecom taxes can be applied to VoIP services
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Missouri court rules local telecom taxes can be applied to VoIP services

Aug 31, 2022
API: You often get texts from computers; eventually they’ll be taxed
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API: You often get texts from computers; eventually they’ll be taxed

Jun 03, 2022
Communications industry update: Streaming consolidation is underway
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Communications industry update: Streaming consolidation is underway

May 23, 2022
5G and the Internet of Things: Networked smart devices are here, tax policy is sure to follow
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5G and the Internet of Things: Networked smart devices are here, tax policy is sure to follow

Apr 29, 2022
Managing communications tax exemptions can be particularly challenging
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Managing communications tax exemptions can be particularly challenging

Apr 08, 2022
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