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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.

DOR Spring 2025 Newsletter

The DOR Spring 2025 Newsletter is Here!

The Spring Newsletter is here! Learn about 2025 legislative updates, new lottery mobile cashing, and tips for reporting contractor’s excise tax.

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Beware of Fraudulent Online Casinos

Beware of Fraudulent Online Casinos Targeting Individuals

These unauthorized platforms are using misleading advertisements, fake apps, and cloned websites to deceive consumers and pose financial and personal security risks.

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Winter 2025 Newsletter

The 2025 Winter Newsletter is Here!

The Winter Newsletter is available! This edition will cover topics like 605Drive, special jurisdiction sales and reporting, and more.

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Fall 2024 Newsletter

The Fall 2024 Newsletter is Available!

The Fall Newsletter is here! This edition will cover topics like 605Drive, home appraisals and much more.

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Summer 2024 Newsletter

The Summer 2024 Newsletter is Available!

The Summer Newsletter is here! This edition will cover topics ranging from home inspections to video lottery establishments and much more.

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Spring 2024 Newsletter

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.

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Spring 2023 Newsletter

Spring 2023 Newsletter

The Spring Newsletter is here! Read it to learn about articles on speculative building and the departments award winning Property Tax modernization project. The Spring issue also features guidance and summaries on bills from the 2023 Legislative Session.

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Is Your Outdoor Winter Equipment Licensed Properly?

Although we are seeing drastically warmer weather than usual this year, the South Dakota Department of Revenue still wants to make sure your outdoor winter equipment licensed properly.

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Responsible Gaming

South Dakota Lottery urges responsible gaming this holiday season

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