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Welcome to the South Dakota Department of Revenue's press room. Here you will find all the latest publications and press releases concerning DOR. If you have any further questions regarding the press releases, please contact (605) 773-5869.
Spring 2024 Newsletter is Available!
The Spring Newsletter is here! Read it to learn about Cottage Food Law, the Sturgis Rally vendor application process and bills from the 2024 Legislative Session.
Read More About Spring 2024 Newsletter is Available! ›2024 Sales and property tax refund program for senior citizens and citizens with disabilities
South Dakota senior citizens and citizens with disabilities have until July 1 to apply for sales or property tax refunds under South Dakota’s Tax Refund Program. Under the program, eligible individuals may receive a portion of the sales or property taxes they paid from the previous year. Read on to see if you are eligible.
Read More About 2024 Sales and property tax refund program for senior citizens and citizens with disabilities ›Department of Revenue reminds homeowners of the owner-occupied property tax relief deadline
Homeowners have until March 15 to apply for property tax relief through the owner-occupied program.
Read More About Department of Revenue reminds homeowners of the owner-occupied property tax relief deadline ›Winter 2024 Newsletter is Available!
The Winter Newsletter is here! Read it to learn about municipal tax changes, HB1090, available property tax relief programs, and more!
Read More About Winter 2024 Newsletter is Available! ›2023 Department of Revenue Annual Report
Catch up on highlights from the past year, see where South Dakota compares to other states and view statistical reports in the South Dakota Department of Revenue Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Report.
Read More About 2023 Department of Revenue Annual Report ›Changes in municipal taxes take effect in three South Dakota Communities January 1, 2024
Beginning January 1, 2024, the communities of Aurora, Hecla, and Lake City will increase the 1 percent general sales and use tax rate to 2 percent.
Read More About Changes in municipal taxes take effect in three South Dakota Communities January 1, 2024 ›Fall 2023 Newsletter is Available!
The Fall Newsletter is here! Read it to learn about municipal tax changes, the new motor vehicle modernization project, a South Dakota Lottery second chance story, and more!
Read More About Fall 2023 Newsletter is Available! ›An Updated Policy for Personalized License Plates
The South Dakota Department of Revenue implemented a new personalized license plate policy on September 14, 2023. The new Department policy does not use the “offensive to good taste and decency” standard.
Read More About An Updated Policy for Personalized License Plates ›South Dakota State Fair Generates over $200,000 in Tax Revenue
The 2023 South Dakota State Fair generated $222,108.58 in tax collections. During this year’s State Fair, we saw a big jump in vendors with 607 booths rented to 322 different vendors. Fairgoer spent money on goods, services, and concessions during the five-day event – totaling over $2.7 million in revenue.
Read More About South Dakota State Fair Generates over $200,000 in Tax Revenue ›