PURPOSE: This rule explains the television and radio broadcasters sales tax exemption. (1) In general, radio and television broadcasters are exempt from sales and use tax, both state and local, on purchases of utilities, machinery, and equipment used or consumed directly in the broadcasting of their programs.

1. (2) Definition of Terms.

   1. (A) Broadcaster—An entity who transmits (a radio or television signal) over the airwaves for public or general use. A cable or satellite provider is not a broadcaster.

2. (3) Basic Application.

   1. (A) A Missouri radio or television station purchases utilities, machinery and equipment for use directly in the broadcasting of their programming. The purchase of the utilities, machinery and equipment are not subject to state or local tax.

AUTHORITY: section 144.270, RSMo 2000 and section 144.054, RSMo Supp. 2007.* Emergency rule filed Aug. 14, 2007, effective Aug. 28, 2007, expired Feb. 23, 2008. Original rule filed Aug. 14, 2007, effective Feb. 29, 2008. *Original authority: 144.054, RSMo 2007 and 144.270, RSMo 1939, amended 1941, 1943, 1945, 1947, 1955, 1961.