--- title: BLOG | Announcements description: Announcements | Industry news and insights on Information Technology in the Boston Cambridge area, specifically for small and medium business enterprises. Supported by Focus Technology Solutions IT Consulting Firm Boston, MA. --- ![blog-and-news-banner](https://info.focustsi.com/hubfs/blog-and-news-banner.jpg "blog-and-news-banner") ## [2015 Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from Your Boston IT Experts](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/merry-christmas-happy-new-year-from-your-boston-it-experts) Posted by [Cathie Briggette](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/author/cathie-briggette) on Tue, Dec 22, 2015 The NSK Inc Team would like to wish you warm thoughts and best wishes for a wonderful holiday and a very Happy New Year. As the holiday season approaches, we’d like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued partnership.  It is business associates like you who make our jobs a pleasure and keep our company successful. May your holiday season and the new year be filled with much Peace, Hope and Joy.   We look forward to working with you in the coming year and hope our business relationship continues for many years to come. ![2015_NSK_Christmas_Card.png](https://info.focustsi.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2015_NSK_Christmas_Card.png?width=632&height=707&name=2015_NSK_Christmas_Card.png "2015_NSK_Christmas_Card.png")   [Read More](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/merry-christmas-happy-new-year-from-your-boston-it-experts) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/merry-christmas-happy-new-year-from-your-boston-it-experts#comments-listing) Topics: [Managed Services](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/topic/managed-services), [Announcements](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/topic/announcements) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from Your Boston IT Experts](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/bid/81907/Merry-Christmas-Happy-New-Year-from-Your-Boston-IT-Experts) Posted by [Cathie Briggette](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/author/cathie-briggette) on Mon, Dec 01, 2014 ![IT Christmas Greetings](https://info.focustsi.com/hs-fs/file-26181355-png/images/christmas-logo.png) The NSK Inc Team would like to wish you warm thoughts and best wishes for a wonderful holiday and a very Happy New Year. As the holiday season approaches, we’d like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued partnership.  It is business associates like you who make our jobs a pleasure and keep our company successful. May your holiday season and the new year be filled with much joy, happiness and success.  We look forward to working with you in the coming year and hope our business relationship continues for many years to come. Happy Holidays! NSK Inc [Read More](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/bid/81907/Merry-Christmas-Happy-New-Year-from-Your-Boston-IT-Experts) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/bid/81907/Merry-Christmas-Happy-New-Year-from-Your-Boston-IT-Experts#comments-listing) Topics: [Managed Services](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/topic/managed-services), [Announcements](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/topic/announcements) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [NSK Inc Coffee Cup Recipes](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/bid/118767/NSK-Inc-Coffee-Cup-Recipes) Posted by [Cathie Briggette](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/author/cathie-briggette) on Mon, Sep 30, 2013 ![NSK Coffee Cup Bakes](https://info.focustsi.com/hs-fs/file-327604801-jpg/images/nsk_coffee_cup.jpg?width=198&height=147&name=nsk_coffee_cup.jpg)**Check out the new mugs that we had made for the NSK Inc sales and marketing team.  ****We thought it would be a great idea to give people ideas on what to do with the mugs besides just having tea or coffee in them while they are in the office.** [Read More](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/bid/118767/NSK-Inc-Coffee-Cup-Recipes) 16 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/bid/118767/NSK-Inc-Coffee-Cup-Recipes#comments-listing) Topics: [NSK Team](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/topic/nsk-team), [Announcements](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/topic/announcements) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Extension of Due Date (TIR 13-10) for Boston IT Services and Software](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/bid/118637/TIR-13-14-Extension-of-Due-Date-for-Boston-IT-Services-and-Software-Companies) Posted by [Cathie Briggette](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/author/cathie-briggette) on Mon, Sep 23, 2013 #### Tax on Massachusetts IT Services, Computer and Software Services ![TIR 13-14](https://info.focustsi.com/hs-fs/file-316413536-jpg/images/taxes-resized-600.jpg?width=252&height=178&name=taxes-resized-600.jpg)In light of public statements of support for repeal of the new tax provisions by the Governor, the Senate President, and the Speaker of the House; the Commissioner, under her authority in Chapter 62C, announces an EXTENSION of the FIRST DUE DATE for the reporting and payment of sales and use taxes with respect to these services relating to Boston IT Services computer system design and to modification, integration, enhancement, installation, or configuration of standardized or prewritten software. ** Pursuant to this extension, reporting and payment of these particular taxes that cover the period July 31, 2013 – September 30, 2013 should be reflected on the September return  due on October 20, 2013.**  This extension is designed to minimize administrative burden on vendors during a period when the Legislature is likely to be considering repeal of these new tax provisions. **ORIGINALLY** TIR 13-10 had announced provisions in *An Act Relative to Transportation Finance*, St. 2013, c. 46, which amended Chapters 64H and 64I of the General Laws to apply the sales and use tax to certain services relating to computer system design and to modification, integration, enhancement, installation, or configuration of standardized or prewritten software.  St. 2013, c. 46, §§ 48, 49, 89.  The changes ***were*** effective July 31, 2013.  TIR 13-10 further provided that for the convenience of taxpayers and to facilitate administration, transactions for July 31, 2013 should be reported and paid together with August 2013 transactions by the September 20, 2013 due date for August 2013 transactions.    [Read More](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/bid/118637/TIR-13-14-Extension-of-Due-Date-for-Boston-IT-Services-and-Software-Companies) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/bid/118637/TIR-13-14-Extension-of-Due-Date-for-Boston-IT-Services-and-Software-Companies#comments-listing) Topics: [Managed Services](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/topic/managed-services), [Announcements](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/topic/announcements) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [A Farewell to Steve Jobs](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/topic/announcements/A-Farewell-to-Steve-Jobs) Posted by [Lana Tkachenko](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/author/lana-tkachenko) on Thu, Oct 06, 2011 ![steve jobs](https://info.focustsi.com/hs-fs/file-26211662-jpg/images/steve-jobs.jpg)News of Steve Jobs death hit hard earlier this week, with people using social media to express their favorite memories, inspirational quotes, and other homage’s to the Apple cofounder. [AdWeek](http://www.adweek.com/adfreak/steve-jobs-king-crazy-ones-134524), for example, added Jobs to the iconic “Crazy Ones” commercial, including him among legendary leaders from Gandhi to John Lennon; countless [websites](http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2011/technology/1110/gallery.steve_jobs_homepage_tributes/) including Apple, Google, and Wired have featured him on their homepage; and, devoted fans have even left [flowers](http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2045903/Steve-Jobs-dies-Tears-tributes-Apples-legions-fans-mark-death.html) at Apple stores all around the world. As the [flag](https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-SZeoG2-5iKY/TozwGQYASTI/AAAAAAAAPvo/3V_oOApERwk/s640/11%2B-%2B1) hangs at half-mast at Apple HQ, the world mourns for the loss of an innovative, influential leader who was full of heart. 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