information for businesses from the state excise tax on certain construction equipment
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Information for businesses
from the
State Excise Tax on Certain Construction Equipment
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What is Meant by “Certain Construction Equipment?”
self-propelled building equipment; pile drivers; motorized scaffolding; auxiliary attachments which improve
the performance, safety, operation, or efficiency of the equipment; and
replacement parts.
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What Is the State Excise Tax Rate?
The rate is 5% on the purchase of this certain construction equipment, and applies
everywhere in the State of Iowa.
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Are There Any Exemptions From the Excise Tax?
Yes.
The lease or rental of equipment to contractors for direct and primary use in
construction is exempt from the tax.
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Is This Certain Construction Equipment Subject to Sales Tax and
Local Option Sales Tax?
No.
It is not subject to Iowa sales tax or local option tax.
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Do I Need a Special Permit to Collect the Excise Tax?
No.
The state sales or use tax permit is the only permit required.
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How Do I Report and Pay the Excise Tax?
The excise tax on certain construction equipment is reported and paid to the State of Iowa along with the state sales or use tax.
Retailers show a breakdown of the excise tax on their sales or use tax quarterly returns.
Tax returns are filed electronically through the Department’s online service eFile & Pay.
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Questions?
Call us: 8 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. CT 515-281-3114 or
1-800-367-3388 (Iowa, Omaha, Rock Island, Moline)
E-mail us at [email protected]