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State of Rhode Island

Rhode Island Utility Sales Tax Exemption

Rhode Island allows businesses to claim exemption on the portion of utility used in the production process. The production process is defined by the State as all operations performed in the producing or processing room, shop or plant, including the production line starting with the handling and storage of raw materials in the industrial plant and continuing through the last step of production where the product is finished or completed and packaged for sale.

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Rhode Island Sales Tax Exemption Certificate

A valid exemption certificate must be filed in Rhode Island in order for a business to claim the Utility Sales Tax Exemption.

Energy Study Requirement

In Rhode Island, a detailed energy study must be performed to identify the exact percentage of utility that is exempt from sales tax. This includes calculating the annual consumption for each device that is consuming the utility and then distinguishing between production devices and non-production devices.

Our Process
01. Discovery

SmartSave investigates client’s current utility situation, and quickly identifies if the company is eligible to save on its utility sales tax through the exemption.

02. Energy Study

A SmartSave energy specialist performs an in-depth study at the business location to determine the exact proportion of energy use that is exempt from taxation.

03. Request

All necessary information is compiled into a report and submitted to the required utility companies and state agencies. SmartSave works hand-in-hand with these entities to ensure that all reports are accurate and compliant with statute.

04. Certification

Once the exemption request is approved, your company receives a refund on the past 2-4 years of overpaid utility sales tax, and stops paying sales tax on all certified production items, generating significant savings for the business each month moving forward.

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