Title 10, TAXATION

There are specifically exempted from the provisions of this chapter and from the computation of the amount of tax imposed by it, the gross receipts from sales of tangible personal property, any product transferred electronically, and services to and for use by religious education…

There are specifically exempted from the provisions of this chapter and from the computation of the amount of tax imposed by it, gross receipts from the sale of drugs as defined by rule promulgated by the secretary of revenue pursuant to chapter 1-26 to the extent used by humans,…

There are specifically exempted from the provisions of this chapter and from the computation of the amount of tax imposed by it, gross receipts from the sale of durable medical equipment, mobility enhancing equipment, and prosthetic devices as defined by rule promulgated by the s…

There are specifically exempted from the provisions of this chapter and from the computation of the amount of tax imposed by it, gross receipts from the sale of any medical device, as that term is defined in this section, to the extent used by humans, if the medical device is pre…

Ink and newsprint when used in the production of shoppers' guides are hereby exempt from the tax imposed under this chapter. For the purposes of this section the term, shoppers' guide, includes for numerous advertisers advertising publications whose advertisements are solicited f…

Containers, labels, cartons, packing cases, wrapping paper, twine, glue, bags, bottles, shipping cases, wrapping film, strapping, rope, tape, cans, lids, boxes, pads, dividers, stockinettes, casings, and similar articles and receptacles used or consumed by manufacturers, processo…

There are specifically exempted from the provisions of this chapter, and from the computation of tax imposed by it, gross receipts from the sale of paper and plastic bags, wrapping paper, twine, tape, and similar articles sold to retailers licensed under this chapter if the retai…

There are specifically exempted from the provisions of this chapter and the computation of the amount of tax imposed by it, the gross receipts from the sale of meals to inpatients of hospitals if the meals are paid for, by law or by contract, by the United States, this state or a…

There are hereby specifically exempted from the tax imposed by this chapter the gross receipts resulting from authorized purchases made with food stamps under the provision of the Food Stamp Act of 1977 (P.L. 95-113). Source: SL 1987, ch 106 , § 1.

There are hereby specifically exempted from the tax imposed by this chapter the gross receipts resulting from authorized purchases of food made under Section 17(c) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786(c)). Source: SL 1987, ch 106 , § 3.

There are specifically exempted from the provisions of this chapter and from the computation of the amount of tax imposed by it, gross receipts from the sale of insulin, to the extent used by humans, that is not sold by prescription. Source: SL 2003, ch 61 , § 5.

There are hereby specifically exempted from the provisions of this chapter and from the computation of the amount of tax imposed by it, gross receipts from the sale of seed legumes, seed grasses, and seed grains, when twenty - five pounds or more are sold in a single sale to be u…

There are hereby specifically exempted from the provisions of this chapter and from the computation of the amount of tax imposed by it, gross receipts from the sale of commercial fertilizers, either liquid or solid, when five hundred pounds or more are sold in a single sale to be…

There are hereby specifically exempted from the provisions of this chapter and from the computation of the amount of tax imposed by it, gross receipts from the sale of pesticides, as defined in § 38-20A-1 , to be used exclusively by the purchaser for agricultural purposes. Any pr…

There are specifically exempted from the tax imposed by this chapter, gross receipts from the rental of devices primarily used to apply fertilizers and pesticides, as defined in § 38-20A-1 , for agricultural purposes, if sales tax or use tax was paid upon the original purchase of…

There are specifically exempted from the provisions of this chapter and from the computation of the tax imposed by it, gross receipts from the rental of devices used primarily for agricultural purposes if such devices are owned by a conservation district organized pursuant to cha…

There are specifically exempted from the provisions of this chapter and from the computation of the amount of tax imposed by it, the gross receipts from the sale of any soil amendment, as defined in § 38-19A-1 , provided five hundred pounds or more of any one of these products is…

No gross receipts from sales of livestock or live poultry, ostriches, emus, or rheas, if such sales are a part of a series of transactions incident to producing a finished product intended to be offered for an ultimate retail sale, are taxable under this chapter, except that an u…

There are specifically exempted from the provisions of this chapter and the computation of the tax imposed by it, the gross receipts from the sale of live gamebirds sold by the producer to nonprofit organizations which release such birds or to commercial hunting operators who cha…

There are hereby specifically exempted from the provisions of this chapter and from the computation of the amount of tax imposed by it, gross receipts from the sale of live cattle, buffalo, sheep, goats, swine, poultry, ostriches, emus, rheas, and domesticated fur - bearing anima…

There are hereby specifically exempted from the provisions of this chapter and from the computation of the amount of tax imposed by it, gross receipts from the sale of feed and bedding for cattle, buffalo, sheep, goats, swine, pheasants, partridges, quail, poultry, ostriches, emu…

There are hereby specifically exempted from the provisions of this chapter and from the computation of the amount of tax imposed by it, gross receipts from the sale of any live nondomestic animal regulated by the Animal Industry Board pursuant to § 40-3-26 , if the animal is to b…

There are hereby specifically exempted from the provisions of this chapter and from the computation of the amount of tax imposed by it, gross receipts from the sale of feed for any nondomestic animal regulated by the Animal Industry Board pursuant to § 40-3-26 , if the feed is to…

There are hereby specifically exempted from the provisions of this chapter and from the computation of the amount of tax imposed by it, gross receipts from the sale of swine semen and cattle semen to be used for agricultural purposes. Source: SL 2006, ch 50 , § 1.

Motor fuel, including kerosene, tractor fuel, liquefied petroleum gas, natural and artificial gas, diesel fuels, and distillate, when used for agricultural or railroad purposes, is exempt from the tax imposed by this chapter. For the purposes of this section, agricultural purpose…

There are hereby specifically exempted from the provisions of this chapter and from the amount of tax imposed by it, gross receipts from the sale of electricity used to power irrigation pumps and the gross receipts from the horsepower charge on electric motors powering irrigation…

There are specifically exempted from the provisions of this chapter and from the computation of tax imposed by it, the gross receipts from the sales of bulk water which are delivered for domestic use. Source: SL 1983, ch 91 , § 2.

There is hereby imposed a tax upon the privilege of engaging in business as a retailer, a tax of four and two-tenths percent upon the gross receipts of all sales of tangible personal property consisting of goods, wares, or merchandise, except as otherwise provided in this chapter…

Sales of sectional homes are subject to sales tax, which shall be based upon the fair market value of the raw materials used to construct each home. For the purpose of this section, the term, sectional homes, means any home pre-built in whole or in part for the purpose of permane…

No tax increase may be levied on materials incorporated in construction work pursuant to construction contracts bid or entered into on or before the effective date of the tax increase. Source: SL 1984, ch 93 , § 1; SL 2001, ch 56 , § 1.

For purposes of the tax imposed by this chapter, on any sale made under a conditional sales contract, or under other forms of sale wherein the payment of the principal sum is extended over a period longer than sixty days from the date of sale, only the portion of the sale amount …

There is hereby imposed a tax at the same rate as that imposed upon sales of tangible personal property in this state upon the gross receipts of all sales, leases, or rentals of any product transferred electronically. The tax is imposed if: (1) The sale is to an end user; (2) The…

Pursuant to §§ 10-45-2.5 to 10-45-2.9 , inclusive, a retailer is engaged in the business of selling tangible personal property, services, and products transferred electronically for use in this state if: (1) Both of the following conditions exist: (a) The retailer holds a substan…

Terms used in § 10-45-2.5 mean: (1) "Substantial ownership interest," an interest in an entity that is not less than the degree of ownership of equity interest in an entity that is specified by Section 78p of Title 15 of the United States Code as of January 1, 2011, with respect …

The processing of orders electronically, including facsimile, telephone, the internet, or other electronic ordering process, does not relieve a retailer of responsibility for collection of the tax from the purchaser if the retailer is doing business in this state pursuant to §§ 1…

Any retailer that is part of a controlled group as defined in § 10-45-20.3 and that controlled group has a component member that is a retailer engaged in business in this state as described in §§ 10-45-2.5 to 10-45-2.9 , inclusive, shall be presumed to be a retailer engaged in bu…

Any retailer making sales of tangible personal property to purchasers in this state by mail, telephone, the internet, or other media which has a contractual relationship with an entity to provide and perform installation, maintenance, or repair services for the retailer's purchas…

The exemptions from sales tax relative to sales of tangible personal property shall apply to services included in §§ 10-45-4 and 10-45-5 . Source: SL 1965, ch 296 , § 3.

Payments made by one member of the controlled group to another member of a controlled group which represent an allocation, reimbursement, or charge for services provided by or rendered by the members of the controlled group are specifically exempted from the provisions of this ch…

Payments made by one member of a controlled group to another member of a controlled group which represent an allocation, reimbursement or charge for third - party services rendered to the controlled group and upon which a sales or use tax has been paid may not be considered as gr…

For the purposes of this chapter, a controlled group consists of any corporations or other entities eligible to file a consolidated federal income tax return under the Internal Revenue Code as in effect on January 1, 2002, or entitled to only a single surtax exemption for federal…

There are specifically exempted from the provisions of this chapter and the computation of the tax imposed by it, gross receipts from the sale of services rendered by a related corporation as defined in subdivision 10-43-1(11) for use by a financial institution as defined in subd…

There are exempted from the provisions of this chapter and from the computation of the tax imposed by it, the gross receipts from the sale of replacement parts that are sold to retailers and which will be installed in tangible personal property that will ultimately be for resale.…

The taxes imposed under this chapter shall be in addition to all other occupation or privilege taxes imposed by the State of South Dakota, or by any municipal corporation or political subdivision thereof, unless otherwise specifically exempted by this chapter. Source: SL 1935, ch…

Retailers may add the tax imposed by this chapter to the price of their product or service as provided by law. If no provision is made, the average equivalent of the tax may be added. Any person or retailer subject to taxation under this chapter may add the tax under this chapter…

The schedules for collection of the tax imposed by this chapter and chapter 10-52 shall be established in rule by the secretary of revenue pursuant to chapter 1-26 . The schedules established by rule shall spread the tax proportionately on fractions of dollars. Source: SL 1965, c…