SC revenue ruling #19-5

Abstract

South Carolina exempts from the sales and use tax the sale of electricity and other fuels used for “residential purposes.” Electrical power and propane fuel providers in South Carolina have requested guidance on the application of this exemption to various scenarios involving homes that may be rented or used for business purposes. The purpose of this advisory opinion is to address the application of the exemption to sales of electricity or fuel for use in primary residences, vacation homes and second homes, some of which may be rented during the year, and homes which have been converted to business use.