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CT Ruling 89-201 Sales and Use Taxes 1989-11-08

When did electricity sold to a job shop qualify for Connecticut's manufacturing utility exemption?

Short answer: It was exempt under this historical ruling when used directly to fabricate finished products for sale and at least 75% of all electricity consumed at the location, building, or premises was used for fabrication. DRS says PS 94(3) superseded the ruling.

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Disclaimer: This is an official 1989 Connecticut Department of Revenue Services Ruling reflecting the manufacturing electricity exemption then in effect for a job shop. DRS expressly marks the information 'not current' and says Policy Statement (PS) 94(3) superseded it. Its result depended on direct fabrication use and a 75% location-wide electricity threshold and should not be assumed current. Connecticut imposes sales and use tax solely at the state level: there are no local or municipal sales taxes. This summary is informational only and is not legal or tax advice. Consult a licensed Connecticut tax professional about your specific situation.
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Note -- superseded historical guidance. DRS marks this information "not current" and states that Policy Statement (PS) 94(3) superseded the ruling.

Plain-English summary

Electricity sold to a job shop was exempt when used directly in the actual fabrication of finished products for sale, provided at least 75% of all electricity consumed at the location, building, or premises was used for fabrication.

What this means for you

The historical exemption required both direct fabrication use and a 75% facility-level usage threshold. PS 94(3) later superseded the guidance.

Common questions

What activity had to use the electricity? Actual fabrication of finished products for sale.

What percentage threshold applied? At least 75% of electricity consumed at the location, building, or premises had to be used for fabrication.

Citations and references

  • Policy Statement (PS) 94(3) -- identified by DRS as superseding this ruling.

Source

Original ruling text

Ruling 89-201, Utility Exemption - Manufacturing

This information is not current and is being provided for reference purposes only

Ruling 89-201

Utility Exemption - Manufacturing

This Ruling has been superseded by   PS 94(3)

The sale of electricity to a job shop for the direct use in the actual fabrication of finished products to be sold is exempt from the sales and use tax provided 75% or more of the electricity consumed at the location, building or premise is used for fabrication purposes.

LEGAL DIVISION

November 8, 1989

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