Tax Consequences The Commission understands that an individual who obtains full or partial SGD funding from the Commission may incur tax liabilities. The determination as to whether receipt of an SGD results in a tax liability is a matter for the Internal Revenue Service, the California Franchise Tax Board, or local jurisdictions to determine. The Commission will, however, notify applicants for SGD of the potential for tax liabilities, but applicants will be solely responsible for any Federal, State, or local tax obligations associated with the funding that they receive from the Commission for SGD equipment. Establishment of a Working Group The Commission proposes establishment of a working group in order to learn more about how to best design an SGD distribution program and solicits interested persons or organizations for this working group. The working group should be comprised of SGD users and consumers, SLPs and others who perform SGD assessments, SGD manufacturers and distributors, government entities, and other organizations including non-profit organizations. The working group will be charged with making recommendations to the Commission for developing SDG distribution program rules. The working group will provide a low-cost and streamlined way to gather key input from interested parties. The working group will also provide monthly, or more frequently as required, status reports to the Commission or Commission staff. Persons and/or organizations should inform the Commission of their interest in becoming a member of the working group by close of business on April 10, 2013. Interested persons and/or organizations should send a letter explaining their qualifications and interest and attaching a resume. Letters of interest should be sent via e-mail (with a copy to the service list of this proceeding) to Jonathan
Tax Consequences The Commission understands that an individual who obtains full or partial SGD funding from the Commission may incur tax liabilities. The determination as to whether receipt of an SGD results in a tax liability is a matter for the Internal Revenue Service, the California Franchise Tax Board, or local jurisdictions to determine. The Commission will, however, notify applicants for SGD of the potential for tax liabilities, but applicants will be solely responsible for any Federal, State, or local tax obligations associated with the funding that they receive from the Commission for SGD equipment. Establishment of a Working Group The Commission proposes establishment of a working group in order to learn more about how to best design an SGD distribution program and solicits interested persons or organizations for this working group. The working group should be comprised of SGD users and consumers, SLPs and others who perform SGD assessments, SGD manufacturers and distributors, government entities, and other organizations including non-profit organizations. The working group will be charged with making recommendations to the Commission for developing SDG distribution program rules. The working group will provide a low-cost and streamlined way to gather key input from interested parties. The working group will also provide monthly, or more frequently as required, status reports to the Commission or Commission staff. Persons and/or organizations should inform the Commission of their interest in becoming a member of the working group by close of business on April 10, 2013. Interested persons and/or organizations should send a letter explaining their qualifications and interest and attaching a resume. Letters of interest should be sent via e-mail (with a copy to the service list of this proceeding) to Jonathan
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