Restaurants · South Dakota

South Dakota Restaurant Tax Guide

Preview: The full South Dakota restaurants guide is available in the Sales Tax Helper member portal. The introduction is below.

Table of Contents

  • Introduction
  • General Rules
  • Meals and Drinks
  • Exempt Sales
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Tips & Gratuities Rules
  • Employee Meals
  • Complimentary Meals
  • Taxable Purchases
  • Food Delivery Delivered by Business DirectThird-Party Delivery (e.g., Uber Eats)
  • Delivered by Business Direct
  • Third-Party Delivery (e.g., Uber Eats)
  • Audit Considerations
  • Voluntary Disclosure Agreements (VDAs)
  • Tax Collected Is the State's Money
  • Conclusion
  • References & Resources
  • Delivered by Business Direct
  • Third-Party Delivery (e.g., Uber Eats)

1. Introduction

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