Title 10, TAXATION

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 live gamebirds sold by the producer to nonprofit organizations which release such birds or to commercial hunting operators who charge …

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 , § 2.

Motor fuel, including kerosene, tractor fuel, natural and artificial gas, liquefied petroleum gas, and distillate, when used for agricultural purposes, is exempt from the tax imposed by this chapter. For the purposes of this section, agricultural purposes does not include the lig…

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…

The use in this state of the types of services specifically exempt, under §§ 10-45-11.1 , 10-45-12.1 , and 10-45-19.1 , from the tax imposed by chapter 10-45 is exempt from the tax imposed by this chapter. Source: SL 1982, ch 118 , § 2.

There is exempted from the provisions of this chapter and from the computation of the tax imposed by it, freeport merchandise and stocks of merchandise brought as foreign or domestic merchandise into a foreign trade zone. For the purposes of this section, stocks of merchandise is…

Pesticides, as defined in § 38-20A-1 to be used exclusively for agricultural purposes, are exempt from the tax imposed by this chapter. Any product or substance to be used in conjunction with the application or use of pesticides for agricultural purposes is also exempt. These pro…

There are exempted from the provisions of this chapter and the tax imposed by it, the use of the following: (1) Parts and repair services on farm machinery, attachment units, and irrigation equipment used exclusively for agricultural purposes which are exempt from the tax imposed…

There are exempted from the provisions of this chapter and from the tax imposed by it, gross receipts from the sale, resale, or lease of farm machinery, attachment units, and irrigation equipment used exclusively for agricultural purposes. The term, farm machinery, includes all-t…

There is specifically exempted from the provisions of this chapter and from the computation of the amount of tax imposed by it, the rental of devices primarily used to apply fertilizers and pesticides, as defined in § 38-20A-1 , for agricultural purposes. Source: SL 2006, ch 48 ,…

For the purpose of the proper administration of this chapter and to prevent the evasion of the tax, evidence that tangible personal property or any product transferred electronically was sold by any person for delivery in this state shall be prima facie evidence that the tangible…

For the purposes of proper administration of this chapter and to prevent evasion of tax, evidence that a service is used in this state shall be prima facie evidence that the service is subject to tax. Source: SL 1979, ch 84 , § 6E; SL 2003, ch 61 , § 13.

In determining the amount of tax due on the use of a service it is presumed, in the absence of preponderant evidence of another value, that the value means the total amount of money or the reasonable value of other consideration paid for the service exclusive of any type of time …

Any person selling property or services to residents of this state, where the property is delivered to this state or the beneficial use of the service occurs in this state, shall provide a list of such sales to the secretary of revenue. The list shall include the names and addres…

The tax herein imposed shall be collected in the manner provided by §§ 10-46-23 , 10-46-32 , and 10-46-33 . Source: SL 1939, ch 276 , § 6; SDC Supp 1960, § 57.4306.

An excise tax is hereby imposed on the privilege of the use, storage, and consumption in this state of tangible personal property purchased for use in this state at the same rate of percent of the purchase price of said property as is imposed pursuant to chapter 10-45 . Source: S…

For the privilege of using services in South Dakota, except those types of services exempted by § 10-46-17.3 , there is imposed on the person using the service an excise tax equal to four and two-tenths percent of the value of the services at the time they are rendered. However, …

An excise tax is imposed upon the privilege of the use of rented tangible personal property and any product transferred electronically in this state at the rate of four and two-tenths percent of the rental payments upon the property. Source: SL 1983, ch 86 , § 7; SL 1987, ch 98 ,…

The use, storage, or consumption of tangible personal property and any product transferred electronically actually leased to persons in this state is exempted from the provisions of this chapter and the tax imposed by it. Source: SL 1983, ch 86 , § 5; SL 2008, ch 51 , § 39.

Services purchased by an engineer, architect, or surveyor on behalf of a client in the performance of a contract for such client shall be considered purchases for resale purposes. Source: SL 1988, ch 107 , § 2.

Chemicals purchased for use by lawn and garden services (industry no. 0782) as enumerated in the Standard Industrial Classification Manual, 1987, as prepared by the Statistical Policy Division of the Office of Management and Budget, Office of the President, and used in such servi…

Carpet, floor covering, tacks, glue, and other materials purchased for use by floor laying and other floor work not elsewhere classified (industry no. 1752) as enumerated in the Standard Industrial Classification Manual of 1987, as prepared by the Statistical Policy Division of t…

There are hereby exempted from the provisions of this chapter and the tax imposed by it, gross receipts received by a retailer from a manufacturer, wholesaler, or distributor pursuant to a written contract between the retailer and manufacturer, wholesaler, or distributor that req…

An excise tax is hereby imposed on the use, storage, or consumption in this state of any product transferred electronically purchased for use in this state at the same rate of percent of the purchase price of any product transferred electronically as is imposed pursuant to chapte…

Any retailer maintaining a place of business in this state, and making sales of tangible personal property, any product transferred electronically, or services for storage, use or other consumption in this state, not exempted under the provisions of §§ 10-46-6 to 10-46-17.5 , inc…

Every retailer maintaining a place of business in this state and making sales of tangible personal property or any product transferred electronically for storage, use, or other consumption in this state, shall, twice annually furnish the secretary of revenue with a list, covering…

The secretary of revenue may, upon application, authorize the collection of the tax imposed by this chapter by any retailer not maintaining a place of business within this state, who, to the satisfaction of the secretary of revenue furnishes adequate security to ensure collection…

The tax upon the use, storage, or other consumption of all tangible personal property or any product transferred electronically which is sold by a retailer maintaining a place of business in this state, or by such other retailer as the secretary of revenue shall authorize pursuan…

The secretary of revenue may, when in his judgment it is necessary and advisable to do so in order to ensure the collection of the tax levied under this chapter, authorize any person subject to such tax, and any retailer required or authorized to collect such tax pursuant to the …

In lieu of such bond, securities approved by the secretary of revenue, in such amount as he may prescribe, may be deposited with him, which securities shall be kept in the custody of the secretary of revenue and may be sold by him at public or private sale, without notice to the …

The tax required to be collected by any retailer pursuant to §§ 10-46-20 to 10-46-22 , inclusive, and any tax collected by any retailer pursuant to said sections, shall constitute a debt owed by the retailer to this state. Source: SL 1939, ch 276 , § 10; SDC Supp 1960, § 57.4309;…

Any person required to pay or any retailer required or authorized, pursuant to this chapter, to collect the tax imposed by this chapter shall, except as otherwise provided in this section, file a return, and pay any tax due, to the Department of Revenue on or before the twentieth…

At the time specified in § 10-46-27.1 , the person or retailer shall file with the secretary a return for the preceding reporting period in a form prescribed by the secretary showing the sales price of any tangible personal property, any product transferred electronically, or ser…

An excise tax is imposed on the privilege of the use, storage or consumption in this state of tangible personal property or any product transferred electronically not originally purchased for use in this state, but thereafter used, stored or consumed in this state, at the same ra…

Returns shall be signed by the retailer or his duly authorized agent, and must be certified by him to be correct. Source: SL 1939, ch 276 , § 11; SDC Supp 1960, § 57.4310.

If tangible personal property or any product transferred electronically is sold under a conditional sales contract, or under any other form of sale wherein the payment of the principal sum, or a part thereof, is extended over a period longer than sixty days from the date of the s…

The tax imposed by this chapter upon those sales of motor vehicle fuel which are subject to tax under this chapter, shall be collected by the state auditor by way of deduction of refunds otherwise allowable under the provisions of the South Dakota statutes applicable thereto. The…

The tax upon the use, storage, or consumption of any tangible personal property or any product transferred electronically not paid pursuant to §§ 10-46-23 and 10-46-32 shall be paid to the secretary of revenue directly by any person using such property within this state, pursuant…

Any person who uses, stores, or otherwise consumes any property or services subject to tax by this chapter upon which the tax has not been paid, either to a retailer or direct to the secretary as provided by this chapter, is liable therefor, and shall, on or before the time speci…

The amount of use tax imposed with respect to tangible personal property and any product transferred electronically in the form of equipment brought into this state on a permanent basis for direct use in a manufacturing, fabricating, or processing business shall be reduced by the…

The secretary of revenue may promulgate rules pursuant to chapter 1-26 concerning: (1) Licensing, including bonding and filing license applications; (2) The filing of returns and payment of the tax; (3) Determining the application of the tax and exemptions; (4) Taxpayer record-ke…

Any person required to make, render, sign, or certify any return or supplementary return who makes any false or fraudulent return in attempt to defeat or evade the tax imposed by this chapter is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. Source: SL 1939, ch 276 , § 16; SDC Supp 1960, § 57.…