- Texas Court of Appeals ruled that equipment used for extracting and processing coal qualifies for a tax exemption.
- The ruling allows processing to be performed on real property.
- Activities previously seen as preparation may now be considered processing, allowing for tax exemptions.
- To qualify for exemption, equipment must cause a chemical or physical change to the product.
- The product must be tangible personal property intended for sale.
- Taxability determinations will be applied starting July 1, 2025.
- Materials previously nontaxable may become taxable if processed in a way that causes a change.
Source: www2.deloitte.com
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