Utah Admin. Code 865-19S-100

Current through Bulletin 2024-23, December 1, 2024
Section R865-19S-100 - Procedures for Exemption from and Refund of Sales and Use Taxes Paid by Religious and Charitable Institutions Pursuant to Utah Code Ann. Section 59-12-104.1
A. For purposes of Section 59-12-104.1(2)(b)(iii), "contract" does not include a purchase order.
B. Religious and charitable institutions may apply to the Tax Commission for a refund of Utah sales and use taxes paid no more often than on a monthly basis. Refund applications should be returned to the Tax Commission by the tenth day of the month for a timely refund.
C. Applications for refund of sales and use taxes shall be made on forms provided by the Tax Commission.
D. Religious and charitable institutions shall substantiate requests for refunds of sales and use taxes paid by retaining a copy of a receipt or invoice indicating the amount of sales or use taxes paid for each purchase for which a refund of taxes paid is claimed.
E. All supporting receipts required by D. must be provided to the Tax Commission upon request.
F. Original records supporting the refund claim must be maintained for three years following the date of refund.
G. Failure to pay any penalties and interest assessed by the Tax Commission may subject the institution to a deduction from future refunds of amounts owed, or revocation of the institution's exempt status as a religious or charitable institution, or both.

Utah Admin. Code R865-19S-100