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Sales and Use Tax Exemptions and Exclusions

Typical exemptions/exclusions which may apply to life sciences companies include:

  • Computers
  • Lab supplies used in R&D
  • Machinery and equipment used in R&D
  • Medical devices and equipment
  • Software
  • Technical books and journals
  • Utilities used in R&D

Typical exemptions/exclusions which may apply to manufacturers include:

  • Capital improvements
  • Computer software delivered or accessed electronically
  • Computers and software used in manufacturing processes
  • Machinery and equipment repair parts
  • Machinery and equipment used in manufacturing processes
  • Packaging supplies
  • Pollution control and recycling equipment
  • Research and development machinery, equipment and supplies
  • Utilities used in the manufacturing process

Typical exemptions/exclusions which may apply to the insurance sector include:

  • Advertising/direct mail
  • Capital improvements
  • Software
  • Sourcing of services

Typical exemptions/exclusions which may apply to the financial services sector include:

  • Advertising/direct mail
  • Capital improvements
  • Data centers
  • Software
  • Sourcing of services 

Typical exemptions/exclusions which may apply to retailers include:

  • Advertising, including direct mail
  • Capital improvements
  • Bad debts
  • Packaging
  • Shipping and delivery charges
  • Sourcing of services
  • Computer software
 

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