UTILITY SALES TAX CONSULTANTS
Utility Sales Tax Exemptions
Exemptions (or reductions) are available in about three dozen US states. USTC is intimately familiar with the tax code in every state and has secured exemptions for clients that range in size from small firms to Fortune 500 companies. Our clients choose us because of our reputation for delivering the best possible results with minimum disruption to operations.
Who Qualifies for a Utility Sales Tax Exemption?
Typically, the exemptions are use-based. In other words, the qualifications are based on some type of statutorily exempt activity. Below are some examples:
Manufacturing
The following states have exemptions available for businesses engaged in manufacturing, fabricating & processing:
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Agriculture & Horticulture
The following states have exemptions available for businesses engaged in agriculture & horticulture (e.g. farm irrigation, husbandry, dairy or poultry operations, timber harvesting, etc).:
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Residential
The following states have exemptions available for residential facilities (e.g. long-term housing, apartment complexes, nursing homes, hotels, etc):
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Mining & Drilling
The following states have exemptions available for businesses engaged in mining or drilling:
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Research & Development
The following states have exemptions available for businesses engaged in research & development:
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Restaurants & Food Service
The following states have exemptions available for restaurants and/or businesses engaged in food services (e.g. grocery stores, bakeries, etc):
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