Written Determinations Sales and Use Tax

Pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 105-264, “[i]t is the duty of the Secretary to interpret all laws administered by the Secretary. An interpretation by the Secretary is prima facie correct.” Pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 105-264.2, “[a] written determination applies the tax law to a specific set of existing facts furnished by a particular taxpayer. A written determination is applicable only to the individual taxpayer addressed and as such has no precedential value except to the taxpayer to whom the determination is issued. A written determination includes a private letter ruling.

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SUPLR 2024-0007Taxability of Flagging and Monitoring Services
SUPLR 2024-0006Taxability of Surveillance Solutions
SUPLR 2024-0005Qualifying Purchases of Mill Machinery for HVAC Contractor
SUPLR 2024-0004Taxability of Live Audio and Video Content
SUPLR 2024-0003Subscription Fees for Access to Certain Digital Property
SUPLR 2024-0002Sales of Testing Kits and Reports to North Carolina Residents
SUPLR 2024-0001Taxability of Items to be used on Vessels Docked in North Carolina
SUPLR 2023-0003Taxability of a Warranty
SUPLR 2023-0002Qualifying Datacenter
SUPLR 2023-0001Is Taxpayer Providing a Telecommunications Service?
SUPLR 2022-0008Is Taxpayer a Marketplace Facilitator under NC Law?
SUPLR 2022-0007Taxable Purchases of Distribution Equipment
SUPLR 2022-0006Exempt Purchases by Contract Manufacturer
SUPLR 2022-0005Durable Medical Equipment Not Sold on Prescription 
SUPLR 2022-0004Retail Sales of Help Desk Services
SUPLR 2022-0003Taxable Purchases of Machinery and Equipment
SUPLR 2022-0002Exempt Sales to, or on Behalf of a Federally Recognized Indian Tribe
SUPLR 2022-0001Marketplace Facilitator
SUPLR 2021-0027Qualifying Purchases of Mill Machinery by Contract Manufacturer
SUPLR 2021-0026Qualifying Purchases of Mill Machinery by a Recycler
SUPLR 2021-0025Lease of Buried Fiber Optic Cable
SUPLR 2021-0024Energy Efficiency Improvements
SUPLR 2021-0023Electronic Access to Digital Audiovisual Works
SUPLR 2021-0022Exempt Sales of Motor Vehicle Service Contracts
SUPLR 2021-0021Water Purification Device Sold to Manufacturer
SUPLR 2021-0020Taxable Purchases of Fixed Assets, Equipment, and other TPP
SUPLR 2021-0019Certain Digital Property
SUPLR 2021-0018Prepaid Wireless Calling Service
SUPLR 2021-0017Taxability of Various Health Information Mgmt. Services
SUPLR 2021-0016Taxability of Machinery and Equipment Sold to Power Producer
SUPLR 2021-0015Taxability of Subsidy Paid to Food Service Provider
SUPLR 2021-0014Indoor Go-Kart Racing Fees
SUPLR 2021-0013Sales of Prosthetic Device
SUPLR 2021-0012Fire Detection and Suppression Systems Attached to Mill Machinery
SUPLR 2021-0011RMI Services Performed on Roof
SUPLR 2021-0010Sales of Prepared Food
SUPLR 2021-0009Sale of Commercial Modular Buildings
SUPLR 2021-0008Sales of Prosthetic Device
SUPLR 2021-0007Subscription Fees to Remotely Access Computer Software
SUPLR 2021-0006Retail Sales by Artisan Bakery 
SUPLR 2021-0005Remote Access to Computer Software
SUPLR 2021-0004Application of Protective Chemicals to Carpet
SUPLR 2021-0003Application of Deodorizer to Carpet
SUPLR 2021-0002Lease of Firewall Appliance
SUPLR 2021-0001Exempt Purchase of HVAC Equipment by Manufacturer
SUPLR 2020-0019Limited-Service Vehicle Wash
SUPLR 2020-0018Exempt Sales of Prosthetic Devices
SUPLR 2020-0017Exempt Prosthetic Device
SUPLR 2020-0016Purchase of Exempt Prosthetic Device
SUPLR 2020-0015Purchase of Exempt Prosthetic Device
SUPLR 2020-0014Taxability of Service Contract
SUPLR 2020-0013Retail Sales to Real Property Contractors
SUPLR 2020-0012Performance of Real Property Contract
SUPLR 2020-0011Qualifying Purchases of Mill Machinery by a Recycler
SUPLR 2020-0010Sales of Prosthetic Devices
SUPLR 2020-0009Retail Sales of Audiovisual Works
SUPLR 2020-0008Manufacturer’s Purchases of Electricity
SUPLR 2020-0007Enterprise Server Operating System Software
SUPLR 2020-0006Monthly Charges Taxable as Telecommunications Services and Ancillary Services
SUPLR 2020-0005Charges for Cloud-Based Services Not Taxable (With Possible Exceptions)
SUPLR 2020-0004Administrative Fees Part of Sales Price
SUPLR 2020-0003Taxable Sales of Audiovisual Works
SUPLR 2020-0002Bundled Membership Transaction
SUPLR 2020-0001Effect of Corp. to LLC Conversion on Exemption for Certain Sales to Eligible Internet Datacenter
SUPLR 2019-0002Fee is Part of Sales Price
SUPLR 2019-0001Authentication and Resolution Services/Digital Certificates
SUPLR 2018-0013Lane Closure Equipment and Services
SUPLR 2018-0012Sales of Durable Medical Equipment and Supplies Sold on Prescription
SUPLR 2018-0011Engaged in Business
SUPLR 2018-0010Sales of Bottled Water, Dry Drink Mixes, and Related Products
SUPLR 2018-0009Car Wash Services
SUPLR 2018-0008Initial Detailing Services Performed on Automobiles Held in Inventory for Sale
SUPLR 2018-0007Human Tissue, Organs, and Body Parts
SUPLR 2018-0006Sales and Rentals of Scaffolding Equipment
SUPLR 2018-0005SaaS Cloud Based Software Access
SUPLR 2018-0004Pine Straw Purchases
SUPLR 2018-0003Sale and Installation of Organization Products
SUPLR 2018-0002Occasional and Isolated Sale of Assets
SUPLR 2018-0001Poultry Litter Sheds
SUPLR 2017-0005Accommodations Billing and Management Services                 
SUPLR 2017-0004Granite Countertop Equipment or Parts
SUPLR 2017-0003Cash Discounts Allowed for Prompt Payment
SUPLR 2017-0002Accommodation Rental for 90 Continuous Days or More
SUPLR 2017-0001Refunds Allowed to Certain Governmental Entities
SUPLR 2016-0006Retail Sales by Nonprofit Charity
SUPLR 2016-0005Indoor Trampoline Park Fees
SUPLR 2016-0004Taxable Car Wash Services
SUPLR 2016-0003Remote Access to Prewritten Computer Software
SUPLR 2016-0002Sales of Pinestraw by Producer
SUPLR 2016-0001Gross Receipts from Competitive Price Audits
SUPLR 2015-0006Conference Bridging Services
SUPLR 2015-0005Bundled Membership Transaction
SUPLR 2015-0004Root Control Services
SUPLR 2015-0003Occasional and Isolated Sale
SUPLR 2015-0002Lease or Rental of Display Booths
SUPLR 2015-0001Prewritten Computer Software
SUPLR 2014-0013Excursion Trains
SUPLR 2014-0012Pallets Leased to Manufacturers and Farmers
SUPLR 2014-0011Sales of and Access to Video Games
SUPLR 2014-0010Access to Infrastructure for Web Services
SUPLR 2014-0009Rental of Durable Medical Equipment with Durable Medical Supplies
SUPLR 2014-0008Online Wellness Information Service
SUPLR 2014-0007Audio and Web Conferencing Services
SUPLR 2014-0006Bundled Transaction that Includes Prewritten Computer Software
SUPLR 2014-0005Direct Sales to the Federal Government
SUPLR 2014-0004Information Service
SUPLR 2014-0003Access to Hosted Software
SUPLR 2014-0002Ice Vending Machine Structure
SUPLR 2014-0001Moisture Control Service Plans
SUPLR 2013-0024Web Hosting Services
SUPLR 2013-0023Optional Maintenance Agreement for Enterprise Server Operating System Software
SUPLR 2013-0022Optional Maintenance Agreement for Enterprise Server Operating System Software
SUPLR 2013-0021Concrete Mixed On-site
SUPLR 2013-0020Enterprise Server Operating System Software
SUPLR 2013-0019Instate Sales & Transportation and Delivery Charges
SUPLR 2013-0018Access to Information Services
SUPLR 2013-0017Medical Records Fulfillment Services
SUPLR 2013-0016Fabrication Labor
SUPLR 2013-0015Aircraft Lease with Option to Purchase
SUPLR 2013-0014Layaway Service Fee
SUPLR 2013-0013Prepared Food Sold with Eating Utensils
SUPLR 2013-0012Information Service Access License
SUPLR 2013-0011Affiliate of Remote Seller
SUPLR 2013-0010Web Hosting Services
SUPLR 2013-0009Medical Records Fulfillment Services
SUPLR 2013-0008Prosthetic Device
SUPLR 2013-0007Storage and Use Exceptions
SUPLR 2013-0006State Agency Exempt Purchases
SUPLR 2013-0005Optional Software Maintenance Agreement
SUPLR 2013-0004Computer Software
SUPLR 2013-0003Maintaining Purchase Records in Digital Format
SUPLR 2013-0002Medical Monitoring Equipment Lease and Service
SUPLR 2013-0001Purchases of Materials & Equipment for Landfill
SUPLR 2012-0041Engaged in Business
SUPLR 2012-0040Incontinence Products
SUPLR 2012-0039Seller's Relief from Liability
SUPLR 2012-0038Hostess Dollars are Part of Sales Price
SUPLR 2012-0037Web Hosted Computer Software
SUPLR 2012-0036Hostess Points or Credits are Part of Sales Price
SUPLR 2012-0035SSL Certificates
SUPLR 2012-0034Audiovisual Equipment and Services
SUPLR 2012-0033Access to Software
SUPLR 2012-0032Food Services Management Agreement
SUPLR 2012-0031Filing Requirements for Separate Entities
SUPLR 2012-0030Downloadable Math Games
SUPLR 2012-0029Pre-trial Discovery Depositions
SUPLR 2012-0028Engaged in Business
SUPLR 2012-0027Nonprofit Refund
SUPLR 2012-0026Graphic Designs & Package Prototypes (Mock-ups)
SUPLR 2012-0025Streaming Video - Digital Property
SUPLR 2012-0024Enterprise Server Operating System Software
SUPLR 2012-0023Processing and Distribution of Test Results
SUPLR 2012-0022Medical Items and Instructional Materials Sales
SUPLR 2012-0021Access to Online Training
SUPLR 2012-0020Enterprise Server Operating System Software
SUPLR 2012-0019Flight Simulator Parts Provided by Third Party
SUPLR 2012-0018GIS Services
SUPLR 2012-0017Bad Debt Recoveries, Litigation Receipts, Etc.
SUPLR 2012-0016Enterprise Server Operating System Software
SUPLR 2012-0015Credit Against NC State, Local and Transit Taxes Due
SUPLR 2012-0014Prosthetic Device
SUPLR 2012-0013Pharmacy Assessment Services
SUPLR 2012-0012Reprocessing Service - Medical Items
SUPLR 2012-0011Direct Sales to the Federal Government
SUPLR 2012-0010Enterprise Server Operating System Software
SUPLR 2012-0009Enterprise Server Operating System Software
SUPLR 2012-0008Asset Transfer
SUPLR 2012-0007HVAC Transactions
SUPLR 2012-0006Marine Gas Oil Sold for Dredging
SUPLR 2012-0005County Tax - Business Location is Property Address
SUPLR 2012-0004State Educational Institution Student Meals
SUPLR 2012-0003Gift cards
SUPLR 2012-0002Returnable Plastic Shells
SUPLR 2012-0001Purchases of Matrix Barcodes
SUPLR 2011-0012Assets Acquired for Sale - Engaged in Business
SUPLR 2011-0011Accommodation Rentals 90 Day Exclusion
SUPLR 2011-0010e-Learning
SUPLR 2011-0009Lease Termination Fee is Part of Taxable Gross Receipts
SUPLR 2011-0008Access to Prewritten Software
SUPLR 2011-0007Delivery Insurance
SUPLR 2011-0006Nonprofit Refund Eligibility - Disregarded Entity
SUPLR 2011-0005Information Service
SUPLR 2011-0004Click Through Nexus
SUPLR 2011-0003Books Sale by Volunteer Organization
SUPLR 2011-0002Etching Glass
SUPLR 2011-0001Enterprise Server Operating System Software
SUPLR 2010-0024Retailer-Contractor
SUPLR 2010-0023Mobile Storage Unit Rentals and Storage Services
SUPLR 2010-0022Electricity Purchases
SUPLR 2010-0021Electricity Purchases
SUPLR 2010-0020Manufactured Items Sold to the Federal Government
SUPLR 2010-0019Retail Sales by a Nonprofit Entity
SUPLR 2010-0018Enterprise Server Operating System Software
SUPLR 2010-0017Enterprise Server Operating System Software
SUPLR 2010-0016Digital Mammography Equipment
SUPLR 2010-0015Alarm Systems & Credit for Tax Paid
SUPLR 2010-0014Call Tracking Service - Information Service
SUPLR 2010-0013Drugs
SUPLR 2010-0012Free Temporary Memberships
SUPLR 2010-0011Digital Photos
SUPLR 2010-0010Engaged in Business
SUPLR 2010-0009Brewed Coffee and Frozen Food Sales
SUPLR 2010-0008Pallets - Constitute Part of a Sale
SUPLR 2010-0007Enterprise Server Operating System Software Enhancements
SUPLR 2010-0006Remote Access to Software
SUPLR 2010-0005Printing and Mailing Services
SUPLR 2010-0004Enterprise Server Operating System Software
SUPLR 2010-0003Appropriate County Tax - Sourcing Principles
SUPLR 2010-0002Governmental Entity Refund - Leased Property
SUPLR 2010-0001Church consignment sales