Okla. Admin. Code § 710:65-13-650

Current through Vol. 42, No. 4, November 1, 2024

Section 710:65-13-650 - Exemption for sales of tangible personal property and services to a web search portal

(a)General provisions. Exempted from sales tax are sales of goods, wares, merchandise, tangible personal property, machinery and equipment to a web search portal located in this state which derives at least eighty percent (80%) of its annual gross revenue from the sale of a product or service to an out-of-state buyer or consumer. For purposes of this paragraph, "web search portal" means an establishment classified under NAICS code 519130 which operates web sites that use a search engine to generate and maintain extensive databases of Internet addresses and content in an easily searchable format. [68 O.S. § 1357(38)]

(b)Where to apply. To qualify for the exemption, the entity operating the web search portal must apply in writing to the Business Tax Services Division, Oklahoma Tax Commission, Oklahoma City, OK 73194, requesting an exemption letter.

(c)Application. Application for exemption may be made by filing a signed, sworn affidavit with the Commission, stating:

(1) The name, address, and federal employer identification number of the applicant and the name and title of the person signing for the applicant;

(2) A statement that the entity which owns the establishment derives at least eighty percent (80%) of its annual gross revenue from the sale of products or services to out-of-state buyers or consumers, a statement of the entity's annual gross revenues, and the percentage of the annual gross revenues derived from sales made to out-of-state buyers and consumers, determined for the most recently completed income tax year;

(3) A statement that the applicant is primarily engaged in the activities appropriate to NAICS code 519130;

(4) The signature of a person authorized to bind the applicant, signed under penalty of perjury before a notary; and

(5) Such additional information as the Commission may require to confirm eligibility.

(d)Review and determination. Upon receipt of the application, the Commission will review and make a determination as to the applicant's eligibility. Upon approval, a letter certifying the exemption will be forwarded to the applicant.

(e)Issuance, scope, limitations of certification letter. The letter of certification issued by the Commission will become effective as of the date of the letter and will remain effective until revoked. The letter is valid only for property actually purchased by the qualifying entity, invoiced to that entity, and paid for by funds or check directly from the qualifying entity.

(f)Purchases by contractors. Purchases of taxable tangible personal property or services by a contractor, as defined by 68 O.S. §1352, are taxable to the contractor. A contractor who performs improvements to real property for entities which are certified for the exemption from sales tax on their purchases described in this Section may not purchase tangible personal property or services to perform the contract exempt from sales tax under the exemption provided by statute to the certified entity.

(g)Denial of certification; cancellation, suspension, revocation of certification. Certification may be denied, cancelled, suspended, or revoked by the Commission for non-compliance under the provisions of this Section and applicable Oklahoma tax statutes, or for other good cause shown. Proceedings related to the cancellation or refusal to issue a certification pursuant to this Section shall be governed by 710:1-5-100 and 710:1-5-21 through 710:1-5-49 of the permanent rules of the Commission.

Okla. Admin. Code § 710:65-13-650

Added at 24 Ok Reg 2397, eff 6-25-07; Amended at 26 Ok Reg 2354, eff 6-25-09

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 38, Issue 23, August 16, 2021, eff. 9/1/2021

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 39, Issue 24, September 1, 2022, eff. 9/11/2022