Iowa Admin. Code r. 701-18.46

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 10, November 13, 2024

Rule 701-18.46 - Automotive fluids

The gross receipts from the sales of certain automotive fluids are exempt from tax. To be considered exempt, the sale must possess the following characteristics:

(1) the sale must be to a retailer who will install the automotive fluid in or apply the automotive fluid to a motor vehicle; and

(2) the installation or application must be done while the retailer is providing a taxable enumerated service (e.g., automobile lubrication); or

(3) the automotive fluid must be installed in or applied to a motor vehicle which the retailer intends to sell and the sale of which will be subject to Iowa use tax.

Specific but nonexclusive examples of "automotive fluids" are motor oil and other automobile lubricants, hydraulic, brake, and transmission fluids, sealants, undercoatings, antifreeze, and gasoline additives.

This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code section 422.45(33).

Iowa Admin. Code r. 701-18.46