As a manufacturer, are purchases of drill bits, saw blades, sanding belts, and similar items to be used on manufacturing machinery and equipment exempt?

A. Yes. Certain items used in the operation of qualified manufacturing machinery and equipment are exempt.

Such items must attach to the machinery or equipment and facilitate its operation or function, such as drill bits, saw blades, sanding belts or shields. Qualifying itmes do not include consumable supplies such as solvents or cutting oils. Q.

I am an Option 2 (or Option 3) contractor and have been hired to provide and install (annex) manufacturing machinery and equipment, such as a printing press. Does my purchase of the press qualify for the manufacturing machinery and equipment exemption? A.

No. The exemption is limited to purchases made by manufacturers. The Option 2 (or Option 3) contractor is not a manufacturer.

Therefore, the Option 2 (or Option 3) contractor must pay sales or use tax on its cost of the press. Q. Can a manufacturer give a Purchasing Agent Appointment and Delegation of Authority for Sales and Use Tax, Form 17, to an Option 2 or 3 contractor to authorize the ... more.

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