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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.
South Dakota’s HB 1220- Nicotine Distribution
South Dakota’s HB 1220, which goes into effect on July 1, 2026, introduces licensing and regulatory obligations for anyone distributing nicotine products.
Read More About South Dakota’s HB 1220- Nicotine Distribution ›South Shore is Changing its General Sales and Use Tax Rate Starting July 1, 2026
Effective July 1, 2026, South Shore, South Dakota, is changing its 1 percent general sales and use tax rate to 2 percent.
Read More About South Shore is Changing its General Sales and Use Tax Rate Starting July 1, 2026 ›The Spring 2026 Newsletter is Here!
The Spring Newsletter is here! Read it to learn about waivers in South Dakota audits, an overview of South Dakota’s Property Tax Relief Package, and bills from the 2026 Legislative Session.
Read More About The Spring 2026 Newsletter is Here! ›Tax Refund Program Open to Senior Citizens and Citizens with Disabilities
South Dakota senior citizens and citizens with disabilities have until July 1 to apply for a tax refund through the state’s Tax Refund Program. Eligible individuals may receive a refund of a portion of the sales taxes they paid in the previous year.
Read More About Tax Refund Program Open to Senior Citizens and Citizens with Disabilities ›The U.S. Treasury Has Stopped Minting Pennies
This may lead to potential shortages that may prevent retailers from giving exact change during cash transactions. This does not affect how South Dakota sales tax is calculated.
Read More About The U.S. Treasury Has Stopped Minting Pennies ›Assessment Freeze for the Elderly & Disabled
Elderly and disabled South Dakotans have until April 1 to apply for property tax relief
Read More About Assessment Freeze for the Elderly & Disabled ›The 2026 Winter Newsletter Is Now Available!
The Winter Newsletter is here! Learn more about the Millionaire for Life game by the South Dakota Lottery, how to properly apply use tax to construction costs, why good communication during an audit is important, and more!
Read More About The 2026 Winter Newsletter Is Now Available! ›2025 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 2025 Annual Report.
Read More About 2025 Department of Revenue Annual Report ›Motor Fuel Diversion Reporting Requirement in South Dakota
Effective January 1, 2026, businesses that transport motor fuel or special fuel within South Dakota are subject to specific documentation and reporting requirements under state law.
Read More About Motor Fuel Diversion Reporting Requirement in South Dakota ›