Get Form St-8 Certificate Of Exempt Capital Improvement

If the landscaper's work results in an exempt capital improvement (e.g., clearing land for new construction, installing decks, patios, fountains, low voltage lighting), there will be no Sales Tax.

Some customers are exempt from paying sales tax under South Carolina law. Examples include government agencies, some nonprofit organizations, and merchants purchasing goods for resale. Sellers are required to collect a valid exemption or resale certificate from buyers to validate each exempt transaction.

MyDORWAY is the fastest, easiest way to apply for Property Tax Exemptions. If you apply for a Property Tax Exemption on MyDORWAY, you do not need to submit a paper copy of the PT-401-I. If you've never created a MyDORWAY account, visit dor.sc.gov/MyDORWAY-signup.

To apply for an initial or renewal tax exemption card, eligible missions and their members should submit an application on the Department's E-Government (E-Gov) system. Applications are generally processed within five business days.

To the property owner: In cases where the contractor performs work which results in an exempt capital improvement to your house or land (real property, they may not charge you any Sales Tax if you issue them a fully completed Certificate of Exempt Capital Improvement (Form ST-8).

All Application for Exemption Certificate requests must be submitted on our free online tax portal, MyDORWAY, at MyDORWAY.dor.sc.gov. a MyDORWAY account to request Sales and Use Tax exemptions. If you do not have a Sales and Use Tax account, complete the Business Tax Application at dor.sc.gov/register.

Up to 5 acres and one dwelling may qualify for the exemption. If approved, the exemption will be allocated at 4% for the residence or the owner-occupied unit of a duplex/triplex. Additional residences, units, and/or excess acreage will be taxed at 6%.