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South Dakota Restaurant Tax Guide

Prepared by Sales Tax Helper

Table of Contents

  1. Introduction
  2. General Rules
  3. Meals and Drinks
  4. Exempt Sales
  5. Alcoholic Beverages
  6. Tips & Gratuities Rules
  7. Employee Meals
  8. Complimentary Meals
  9. Taxable Purchases
  10. Food Delivery 
    • Delivered by Business Direct
    • Third-Party Delivery (e.g., Uber Eats)
  11. Audit Considerations
  12. Voluntary Disclosure Agreements (VDAs)
  13. Tax Collected Is the State's Money
  14. Conclusion
  15. References & Resources

1. Introduction

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