Suspension of Partial Sales and Use Tax Exemption on R&D
The University of California system has reached the annual $200 million limit for partial sales and use tax exemption for R&D purchases for the remainder of the 2024 calendar year.
The University of California Office of the President (UCOP) has announced that the $200 million annual limit for California’s partial sales and use tax exemption on purchases of qualifying research and development (R&D) equipment has been reached for the 2024 calendar year. As a result, no further purchases made by UC campuses will be eligible for the partial exemption for the remainder of the year.
This change is effective immediately and applies to all remaining 2024 payments for purchases of R&D equipment, as mandated by the state of California's regulations. Departments should note:
- Purchases with invoices posted to the general ledger (GL) before December 31, 2024, are not eligible for the partial sales tax exemption.
- Purchases with invoices processed and posted in 2025 may qualify for the exemption if they meet the criteria for the new tax year.
Learn more about California Partial Sales Tax Exemption.
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