Written Determinations Sales and Use Tax

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.

It is the duty of the Secretary to interpret all laws administered by the Secretary. An interpretation by the Secretary is prima facie correct.

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SUPLR 2026-0003Does Taxpayer’s Sales of Digital Property Meet the Definition of an Educational Service?
SUPLR 2026-0002Is Nonprofit Water Plant Eligible for a Sales and Use Tax Refund?
SUPLR 2026-0001Is Taxpayer Making Sales as a Retailer?
SUPLR 2025-0006Qualifying Purchases of Mill Machinery
SUPLR 2025-0005Taxability of Design and Installation Services Performed
SUPLR 2025-0004Taxability of Services Performed on Stormwater Infrastructure
SUPLR 2025-0003Are Taxpayer's Services Subject to Tax as RMI?
SUPLR 2025-0002Are Taxpayer's Purchases of Post-harvest Equipment Subject to Tax?
SUPLR 2025-0001Are Taxpayer's Receipts of Sporting Clay Throws Subject To Tax?
SUPLR 2024-0011Are Taxpayer's Subscription Fees Subject To Tax?
SUPLR 2024-0010Is the Taxpayer Entitled to a Refund for Sales and Use Tax Under G.S. 105-164.14B?
SUPLR 2024-0009Are Certain Federal Excise Taxes Subject to Sales and Use Tax?
SUPLR 2024-0008Is the Transaction a Real Property Contract?
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
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