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Key Benefits RIGHT TO WORK = Yes GENERAL PERMITS = No LOCATION SCOUTING = Yes
CORPORATE OR PERSONAL INCOME TAX = No
TAXES = The state sales tax of 4 percent applies to all taxable sales and services with some exceptions. In addition to the state sales tax, municipal sales tax is currently imposed in more than 140 cities in South Dakota. City tax rates vary, usually from 1 to 3 percent (subject to change).
INCENTIVES = Lodging accommodations are taxed at the 4 percent state sales tax rate, plus city tax rate and a 1 percent tourism tax. For both state and city tax, the room is exempt from tax if rented for 28 consecutive days.
- South Dakota Filming Tax Refund - effective July 1, 2006. Download a PDF of FAQs and the application form. (Requires Adobe Reader or Acrobat.)
- For additional information, please contact: South Dakota Department of Revenue, 445 E Capitol Avenue Pierre, SD 57501-3185 (605) 773-3311 or visit www.state.sd.us/revenue/.
ACCESS = Gateway cities are Denver, Salt Lake City, Minneapolis, Chicago, Kansas City. Two interstate highways cross the state.
CLIMATE = Four distinct and colorful seasons. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reports, "...South Dakota has considerable fair weather. The air is generally clear with excellent visibility." No smog clouds our skies.
COOPERATION = The Film Office is your liaison with state, federal, tribal and other public/private domains.
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