SCDOR: New Guidance on Sales Tax Exemptions for Farmers

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Author: South Carolina Department of Revenue, ReveNews

Farmers can benefit from a variety of Sales Tax exemptions if they understand how to properly claim them. The South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) has new resources to help you navigate them:

One big thing: To claim certain exemptions, farmers must present a SCATE card, issued by the SC Department of Agriculture, at the time of purchase.

Start by reading RR #25-6: Tax Exemptions for Farmers.
This revenue ruling answers frequently asked questions about:

  • which items are considered tax-exempt
  • when a SCATE card is necessary to claim an exemption
  • how retailers should handle sales of exempt items

Still have questions? Attend SCDOR’s free seminar. They’ll share guidance and answer questions about state and local Sales Tax requirements for farmers.

Sales & Use Tax Seminar for the Agriculture Industry

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