SALT Report 1230 – The South Carolina Department of Revenue has issued a reminder to taxpayers that as of September 1, 2011, with limited exceptions, a warranty or maintenance contract purchased after the initial purchase of tangible personal property is no longer taxable.
However, the sale of a warranty or maintenance contract remains taxable when purchased at the same time as the tangible personal property, unless the property is an exempt purchase. As a result, Revenue Ruling 03-5, relating to “Software and Software Maintenance Contracts,” has been reinstated for sales of software and software maintenance contracts effective September 1, 2011.
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