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2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 9 - Municipal Government › Chapter 55 - Business Improvement Districts › Section 9-55-22 - Dissolution of district imposing occupational tax on rooms rented.

9-55-22. Dissolution of district imposing occupational tax on rooms rented.
If a district has imposed an occupation tax based on rooms rented and the occupational tax revenue was used only for the promotion of the district, a majority of the landowners may dissolve the district established pursuant to §9-55-7 by submitting a petition to the governing body requesting the district to be dissolved. On and after the date the petition is filed with the governing body, the district may not enter into any new obligations or contracts. Not withstanding the other provisions of this chapter, the governing body, upon receiving the petition and verifying that a majority of the landowners have signed the petition, shall by resolution dissolve the district. However, the governing body may not dissolve the district until there are sufficient funds available to extinguish all of the debts and obligations of the district. The governing body shall administer any remaining affairs and issues concerning the dissolved district.
Source:
SL 2006, ch 35, §2.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 10 - Taxation › Chapter 01 - Department Of Revenue › Section 10-1-1 - Department created--Seal of department.

10-1-1. Department created--Seal of department.
There is hereby constituted an executive department of the state government to be known as the Department of Revenue, with the powers, duties, and functions established by this chapter. The department shall have a seal which shall contain the words "Seal of the Department of Revenue."
Source:
SL 1955, ch 246, §1; SDC Supp 1960, §57.01A01; SL 2003, ch 272 (Ex. Ord. 03-1), §82; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §161, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 10 - Taxation › Chapter 01 - Department Of Revenue › Section 10-1-3 - Secretary's full time service required--Annual report to Governor--Oath and bond.

10-1-3. Secretary's full time service required--Annual report to Governor--Oath and bond.
The secretary of revenue shall devote full time to the performance of the duties of the office and may hold no other office or position of profit. The secretary shall be paid a salary to be determined by law. The secretary shall make an annual report to the Governor in the manner provided by law for annual reports of state officers. Before entering upon the discharge of the duties of the office, the secretary shall take and subscribe the oath required by section 3 of article XXI of the Constitution and give bond to the state in the penal sum of five thousand dollars conditioned for the faithful performance of the duties of the office and for an accounting of all money and other property coming into the secretary's hands or under the secretary's control. The secretary shall file the bond with the secretary of state. The form of the bond shall be approved by the attorney general and the sufficiency of the bond by the Governor. The premium for the bond shall be paid by the state.
Source:
SL 1955, ch 246, §3; SDC Supp 1960, §57.01A03; SL 2003, ch 272 (Ex. Ord. 03-1), §82; SL 2008, ch 37, §1; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §161, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 10 - Taxation › Chapter 01 - Department Of Revenue › Section 10-1-5 - Deputy secretary of revenue--Appointment and oath of office--Absence or disability of secretary.

10-1-5. Deputy secretary of revenue--Appointment and oath of office--Absence or disability of secretary.
The secretary of revenue may appoint a deputy secretary of revenue, whose appointment shall be evidenced by a certificate under the official seal of the state, and continues at the pleasure of the secretary. The deputy secretary of revenue, before entering upon the duties of office, shall take and subscribe the usual oath of office required by the Constitution, which appointment and oath shall be filed in the office of the secretary of state. In case of the absence or disability of the secretary of revenue, the deputy secretary shall perform the duties required by law of the secretary.
Source:
SL 1955, ch 246, §3; SDC Supp 1960, §57.01A03; SL 1995, ch 2, §2; SL 2003, ch 272 (Ex. Ord. 03-1), §82; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §35, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 10 - Taxation › Chapter 01 - Department Of Revenue › Section 10-1-6 - Divisions within department--Directors and deputy directors of divisions--Employees of department.

10-1-6. Divisions within department--Directors and deputy directors of divisions--Employees of department.
The secretary of revenue may establish divisions within the Department of Revenue as necessary for the proper functioning of the department and shall prescribe, assign, and delegate the powers, duties, and functions of each division. The secretary may appoint one or more directors and deputy directors for each of the divisions to serve at the secretary's pleasure. The secretary may employ such clerical and other employees and assistants as the secretary deems necessary for the proper transaction of the business of the department and its divisions, and the secretary may fix their salaries, except as otherwise provided by law.
Source:
SL 1955, ch 246, §4; SDC Supp 1960, §57.01A04; SL 2003, ch 272 (Ex. Ord. 03-1), §82; SL 2008, ch 37, §2; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §161, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 10 - Taxation › Chapter 01 - Department Of Revenue › Section 10-1-6.1 - Special agents--Appointment and authority.

10-1-6.1. Special agents--Appointment and authority.
The secretary of revenue may appoint up to five special agents to investigate violations of any of the provisions of title 10, title 32, title 35, and chapter 37-10, and to enforce any statutes that the secretary is given the power to enforce. The special agents have all of the powers and authority of law enforcement officers while performing duties pursuant to this section. The special agents appointed by the secretary are subject to the requirements of §§23-3-41, 23-3-42 and 23-3-44, shall cooperate with local law enforcement officers who have primary responsibility for law enforcement in their jurisdiction, and shall keep those officers informed concerning investigations within those officers' jurisdiction. The special agents appointed by the secretary pursuant to this section are class A employees for retirement purposes.
Source:
SL 1986, ch 82; SL 2003, ch 272 (Ex. Ord. 03-1), §82; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §161, eff. Apr. 12, 2011; SL 2019, ch 56, §1.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 10 - Taxation › Chapter 01 - Department Of Revenue › Section 10-1-7 - Appointment and tenure of directors--Oath and bond.

10-1-7. Appointment and tenure of directors--Oath and bond.
Directors of the respective divisions shall be appointed by the secretary of the Department of Revenue and serve at the pleasure of the secretary. Before entering office, each director and deputy director shall take and subscribe the oath required by S.D. Const., Art. XXI, §3, give bond to the state in like manner and form as the secretary, and file the bond in the Office of the Secretary of State. The form of the bond shall be approved by the attorney general and the sufficiency of the bond by the Governor. The premium for the bond shall be paid by the state.
Source:
SL 1955, ch 246, §4; SDC Supp 1960, §57.01A04; SL 1995, ch 2, §3; SL 2003, ch 272 (Ex. Ord. 03-1), §82; SL 2008, ch 37, §3; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §161, eff. Apr. 12, 2011; SL 2017, ch 60, §1.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 10 - Taxation › Chapter 01 - Department Of Revenue › Section 10-1-8 - Deputy to substitute for director of division.

10-1-8. Deputy to substitute for director of division.
In case of the absence or disability of the director, the deputy shall perform the duties required by law of such director.
Source:
SL 1955, ch 246, §4; SDC Supp 1960, §57.01A04.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 10 - Taxation › Chapter 01 - Department Of Revenue › Section 10-1-9 - Fees and employee expenses charged against departmental appropriations--Vouchers.

10-1-9. Fees and employee expenses charged against departmental appropriations--Vouchers.
The fees of officers certifying to lists or information required by the Department of Revenue and the expenses of employees of such department in performing the duties assigned to them shall be proper charges against the appropriations of and for such department. All vouchers covering such fees or charges shall be approved by the secretary of revenue.
Source:
SDC 1939, §57.0206; SL 2003, ch 272 (Ex. Ord. 03-1), §82; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §161, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 10 - Taxation › Chapter 01 - Department Of Revenue › Section 10-1-10 - Attorney general to assist department--Prosecution of actions.

10-1-10. Attorney general to assist department--Prosecution of actions.
The attorney general shall, if requested, give the Department of Revenue such counsel and advice as the department may from time to time require. The attorney general shall institute and prosecute, if requested by the secretary of revenue, any suit that the secretary deems expedient and proper to institute. The attorney general shall render to the secretary such counsel, advice, and opinions, in writing if requested, as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter or any law of this state.
Source:
SL 1951, ch 295, §1; SDC Supp 1960, §55.1509; SL 2003, ch 272 (Ex. Ord. 03-1), §82; SL 2008, ch 37, §4; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §161, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 10 - Taxation › Chapter 01 - Department Of Revenue › Section 10-1-11 - Assistant attorney general for Department of Revenue.

10-1-11. Assistant attorney general for Department of Revenue.
The attorney general may, with the approval of the secretary of revenue appoint an attorney for the Department of Revenue, who shall be an assistant attorney general of the state.
Source:
SL 1951, ch 295, §2; SDC Supp 1960, §55.1509; SL 1995, ch 2, §4; SL 2003, ch 272 (Ex. Ord. 03-1), §82; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §161, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 10 - Taxation › Chapter 01 - Department Of Revenue › Section 10-1-12 - State's attorneys to assist in prosecutions.

10-1-12. State's attorneys to assist in prosecutions.
The state's attorney of any county in which suit is instituted or prosecuted shall aid in the prosecution of the suit to a final issue upon the request of the secretary of revenue or the attorney general.
Source:
SL 1951, ch 295, §3; SDC Supp 1960, §55.1509; SL 2003, ch 272 (Ex. Ord. 03-1), §82; SL 2008, ch 37, §5; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §161, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 10 - Taxation › Chapter 01 - Department Of Revenue › Section 10-1-13 - General functions of secretary.

10-1-13. General functions of secretary.
The powers, duties, and functions of the secretary of revenue are those powers, duties, and functions and responsibilities set forth and prescribed in this title.
Source:
SL 1955, ch 246, §5; SDC Supp 1960, §57.01A05; SL 1974, ch 86; SL 1987, ch 82, §1; SL 1995, ch 53, §10; SL 2003, ch 272 (Ex. Ord. 03-1), §82; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §161, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 10 - Taxation › Chapter 01 - Department Of Revenue › Section 10-1-13.1 - Interstate agreements for administration of excise and income taxes--Exchange of information.

10-1-13.1. Interstate agreements for administration of excise and income taxes--Exchange of information.
The secretary of revenue shall have power to enter into agreements with the taxing officials of other states for the interpretation and administration of the acts of the several states providing for the collection of excise or income taxes for the purpose of promoting fair and equitable administration of such acts and to eliminate double taxation. Such agreements shall conform generally to the provisions of chapter 1-24 relating to the joint exercise of governmental powers with other public agencies and may include provisions relating to the exchange of any information necessary for the proper administration and implementation of the tax laws of this state on a reciprocal basis with another state.
Source:
SL 1971, ch 72; SL 2003, ch 272 (Ex. Ord. 03-1), §82; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §161, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 10 - Taxation › Chapter 01 - Department Of Revenue › Section 10-1-14 - Licensing powers with respect to alcoholic beverages.

10-1-14. Licensing powers with respect to alcoholic beverages.
The Department of Revenue and the secretary thereof shall have all the powers and duties:
(1)Imposed upon them under the provisions of Title 35 relating to alcoholic beverages;
(2)Imposed upon the secretary under the provisions of chapter 39-13 relating to the registration of brands of alcoholic beverages.
Source:
SL 1943, ch 257, §§4, 5, 9; SDC Supp 1960, §55.27A01; SL 1972, ch 54; SL 2003, ch 272 (Ex. Ord. 03-1), §82; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §161, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 10 - Taxation › Chapter 01 - Department Of Revenue › Section 10-1-15 - General supervision of assessment of property for taxation--Forms--Classification of property.

10-1-15. General supervision of assessment of property for taxation--Forms--Classification of property.
The secretary of revenue shall exercise general supervision over the administration of the assessment and tax laws of the state, over all boards of review and equalization, and all other assessing officers in the performance of their duties. The secretary of revenue shall provide that all assessments of property are made relatively just and equal in compliance with the laws of this state. The secretary of revenue shall prepare suitable forms for the listing of property and shall arrange and classify the items of all property in such groups and classes, and from time to time may change and separate or consolidate the groups or classes as necessary to secure more accurate and perfect listing and valuation of all property of the state. The secretary shall require all assessing and taxing officers to use blanks, forms, and books corresponding and conforming in size, form, and arrangement to those prescribed by the secretary of revenue.
Source:
SDC 1939, §57.0101 (1); SL 1995, ch 57, §32; SL 2003, ch 272 (Ex. Ord. 03-1), §82; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §161, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 10 - Taxation › Chapter 01 - Department Of Revenue › Section 10-1-15.1 - State contracts for tax collection and reporting.

10-1-15.1. State contracts for tax collection and reporting.
The secretary of revenue may enter into contracts with certified service providers for the collection and reporting of the tax imposed under chapters 10-45, 10-46, and 10-52. The secretary may enter into such contracts in conjunction with other states.
Source:
SL 2003, ch 61, §23; SL 2003, ch 272 (Ex. Ord. 03-1), §82; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §161, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 10 - Taxation › Chapter 01 - Department Of Revenue › Section 10-1-15.2 - Employment of collection agencies or attorneys to collect delinquent accounts.

10-1-15.2. Employment of collection agencies or attorneys to collect delinquent accounts.
If it appears to the satisfaction of the secretary of revenue that state collection efforts have failed, the secretary may employ collection agencies or attorneys on a contingent fee basis to collect any such delinquent accounts.
Source:
SL 2004, ch 80, §1; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §161, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 10 - Taxation › Chapter 01 - Department Of Revenue › Section 10-1-16 - Advice and direction to directors of equalization and boards--Instructional meetings of directors.

10-1-16. Advice and direction to directors of equalization and boards--Instructional meetings of directors.
The secretary of revenue shall confer with, advise, and direct directors of equalization and boards of review and equalization, as to their duties under the laws of the state. The secretary of revenue shall call meetings of all directors for the purpose of instruction as to the law governing the assessment and taxation of all classes of property.
Source:
SDC 1939, §57.0101 (2); SL 1989, ch 82, §41; SL 1995, ch 57, §33; SL 2003, ch 272 (Ex. Ord. 03-1), §82; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §161, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 10 - Taxation › Chapter 01 - Department Of Revenue › Section 10-1-16.1 - Standard real estate appraisal manual.

10-1-16.1. Standard real estate appraisal manual.
The secretary of revenue shall adopt, by rule promulgated pursuant to chapter 1-26, a standard real estate appraisal manual for all urban and rural property which shall be used by all directors of equalization in the state in complying with the provisions of chapter 10-6. The secretary shall also establish, by rule, the information and the procedures to be used in the cost, market and income approaches to valuation.
Source:
SL 1974, ch 85; SL 1987, ch 82, §2; SL 1989, ch 86, §9; SL 2003, ch 272 (Ex. Ord. 03-1), §82; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §161, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 10 - Taxation › Chapter 01 - Department Of Revenue › Section 10-1-17 - Tax assessment and collection reports required of local officers.

10-1-17. Tax assessment and collection reports required of local officers.
It shall be the duty of the secretary of revenue and he shall have power to require municipality, county, and other public officers to report information as to the assessment of property, collection of taxes, receipts from licenses and other sources, and such other information as may be needful in the work of the secretary, in such form and upon such blanks as the secretary may prescribe.
Source:
SDC 1939, §57.0101 (5); SL 1992, ch 60, §2; SL 2003, ch 272 (Ex. Ord. 03-1), §82; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §161, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 10 - Taxation › Chapter 01 - Department Of Revenue › Section 10-1-18 - Investigation of assessment and equalization work--Visits to counties.

10-1-18. Investigation of assessment and equalization work--Visits to counties.
The secretary of revenue shall investigate the work of all directors of equalization and all taxing officers in the assessment, equalization, and taxation of all property subject to taxation. The secretary may visit any county in the state for such purposes.
Source:
SDC 1939, §57.0101 (9); SL 1989, ch 82, §41; SL 2003, ch 272 (Ex. Ord. 03-1), §82; SL 2008, ch 37, §6; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §161, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 10 - Taxation › Chapter 01 - Department Of Revenue › Section 10-1-21 - Order by secretary for reassessment of property in district.

10-1-21. Order by secretary for reassessment of property in district.
The secretary of revenue may order the reassessment of real property of any class in any assessment district if, in the judgment of the secretary, such reassessment is advisable or necessary in order to ensure that all classes of property in the assessment district are assessed in compliance with law. For that purpose, the secretary may require the director of equalization making the assessment to make the reassessment.
Source:
SDC 1939, §57.0101 (12); SL 1989, ch 82, §41; SL 1992, ch 80, §5; SL 2003, ch 272 (Ex. Ord. 03-1), §82; SL 2008, ch 37, §7; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §161, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 10 - Taxation › Chapter 01 - Department Of Revenue › Section 10-1-22 - Reassessment lists--Filing of copies with secretary.

10-1-22. Reassessment lists--Filing of copies with secretary.
In making any reassessment pursuant to §10-1-21, the director of equalization shall examine and reassess the property and shall duplicate the lists of such reassessments in such forms as the secretary of revenue prescribes. The director of equalization shall file both copies of the list with the secretary within the time designated by the secretary.
Source:
SDC 1939, §57.0101 (12); SL 1989, ch 82, §41; SL 2003, ch 272 (Ex. Ord. 03-1), §82; SL 2008, ch 37, §8; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §161, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 10 - Taxation › Chapter 01 - Department Of Revenue › Section 10-1-25 - Investigation of evasions and violations of tax and assessment laws--Proceedings to remedy improper administration.

10-1-25. Investigation of evasions and violations of tax and assessment laws--Proceedings to remedy improper administration.
The secretary of revenue shall examine all cases in which evasions or violations of the laws of this state relating to the assessment and taxation of property are complained of or discovered. The secretary shall examine all cases in which property subject to taxation has not been assessed or has been fraudulently or for any reason improperly or unequally assessed or in which the laws in any manner have been evaded or violated. The secretary shall institute proceedings to remedy improper or negligent administration of the laws relating to the taxing of property in the state.
Source:
SDC 1939, §57.0101 (10); SL 2003, ch 272 (Ex. Ord. 03-1), §82; SL 2008, ch 37, §11; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §161, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 10 - Taxation › Chapter 01 - Department Of Revenue › Section 10-1-26 - Summons of witnesses and evidence in departmental investigations.

10-1-26. Summons of witnesses and evidence in departmental investigations.
The secretary of revenue may summon witnesses to appear and give testimony and to produce records, books, papers, and documents relating to any matter on which the secretary has authority to investigate or determine.
Source:
SDC 1939, §57.0101 (7); SL 2003, ch 272 (Ex. Ord. 03-1), §82; SL 2008, ch 37, §12; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §161, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 10 - Taxation › Chapter 01 - Department Of Revenue › Section 10-1-27 - Depositions in departmental investigations.

10-1-27. Depositions in departmental investigations.
The secretary of revenue shall cause the deposition of witnesses residing within or without the state or absent from the state to be taken upon notice to the interested person, if any, in like manner that depositions of witnesses are taken in civil actions pending in the circuit court, in any matter on which the secretary has authority to investigate or determine.
Source:
SDC 1939, §57.0101 (8); SL 2003, ch 272 (Ex. Ord. 03-1), §82; SL 2008, ch 37, §13; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §161, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 10 - Taxation › Chapter 01 - Department Of Revenue › Section 10-1-28 - Administration of oaths to witnesses--Proceedings on refusal of witness to testify or produce evidence--Compensation of witnesses and officers serving summons--False testimony as perjury.

10-1-28. Administration of oaths to witnesses--Proceedings on refusal of witness to testify or produce evidence--Compensation of witnesses and officers serving summons--False testimony as perjury.
The secretary of revenue, in any matter under investigation or consideration, may administer oaths to witnesses. If any witness fails to obey any summons to appear before the secretary, refuses to testify or answer any question, or fails to produce records, books, papers, or documents if required so to do, such failure or refusal shall be reported to the attorney general who shall institute proceedings in the proper circuit court to compel obedience to any summons or order of the secretary. Officers who serve summonses or subpoenas and witnesses attending shall receive like compensation as officers and witnesses in the circuit court. Such compensation shall be paid by the county for whose benefit the investigation is made, upon certificate of the secretary of revenue.
Any person who testifies falsely in any matter under consideration by the secretary of revenue in an investigation as provided in this section is guilty of perjury.
Source:
SDC 1939, §§57.0201, 57.9901; SL 2003, ch 272 (Ex. Ord. 03-1), §82; SL 2008, ch 37, §14; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §161, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 10 - Taxation › Chapter 01 - Department Of Revenue › Section 10-1-28.1 - Confidentiality of return information--Definition of terms.

10-1-28.1. Confidentiality of return information--Definition of terms.
Terms used in §§10-1-28.1 to 10-1-28.5, inclusive, mean:
(1)"Department," the Department of Revenue;
(2)"Return information," any information collected, prepared or received by the department which relates to a return, including the nature or amount of a taxpayer's income, receipts, deductions, net worth, tax liability, or deficiencies, or any part of any written determination or background file documents relating to such information. The term does not include data in a form which cannot be associated with or otherwise identify, directly or indirectly, a particular taxpayer;
(3)"Returns," all tax returns, tax reports or claims for refund which are filed with the Department of Revenue, except those returns or claims for refund filed under the provisions of chapters 10-28 to 10-38, inclusive;
(4)"Secretary," the secretary of the Department of Revenue.
Source:
SL 1978, ch 70, §1; SL 1993, ch 76, §1; SL 2003, ch 272 (Ex. Ord. 03-1), §82; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §161, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 10 - Taxation › Chapter 01 - Department Of Revenue › Section 10-1-28.2 - Lists compiled by department confidential--Unauthorized disclosure as misdemeanor.

10-1-28.2. Lists compiled by department confidential--Unauthorized disclosure as misdemeanor.
All lists of taxpayers, licensees, or applicants compiled by the Department of Revenue are confidential except licensees which were licensed under the provisions of chapter 10-47B, 32-6B, 32-6C, 32-7A, or 32-7B. It is a Class 2 misdemeanor to disclose any such list except to the extent necessary to carry out the official duties of the department.
Source:
SL 1978, ch 70, §5; SL 1997, ch 182, §9; SL 2003, ch 272 (Ex. Ord. 03-1), §82; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §161, eff. Apr. 12, 2011; SL 2013, ch 41, §1.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 10 - Taxation › Chapter 01 - Department Of Revenue › Section 10-1-28.3 - Return information confidential--Unauthorized disclosure as misdemeanor.

10-1-28.3. Return information confidential--Unauthorized disclosure as misdemeanor.
Returns and return information are confidential. It is a Class 1 misdemeanor to disclose such information except in accordance with §§10-1-28.4 and 10-1-28.5.
Source:
SL 1978, ch 70, §3.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 10 - Taxation › Chapter 01 - Department Of Revenue › Section 10-1-28.4 - Persons to whom return information may be disclosed--Purposes.

10-1-28.4. Persons to whom return information may be disclosed--Purposes.
Returns and return information may be disclosed to the following:
(1)The taxpayer who is required to submit the information to the department, or the taxpayer's designee appointed in writing;
(2)Other states, in accordance with agreements executed pursuant to §10-1-13.1;
(3)Any agency, body, commission, or legal representative of the United States charged with the administration of the United States tax laws for the purpose of, and only to the extent necessary in, the administration of such laws;
(4)Officers, employees, or legal representatives of the Department of Revenue, but only to the extent necessary to carry out their official duties;
(5)Officers, employees, or legal representatives of any other state agency or department or political subdivision of the state for a civil or criminal law enforcement activity, if the agency, department, or political subdivision desiring such information has made a written request to the secretary specifying the particular information desired and the law enforcement activity for which the information is sought;
(6)Officers, employees, or legal representatives of the commission on gaming and the lottery commission for the purpose of, and only to the extent necessary for, the administration of chapters 42-7A and 42-7B.
Source:
SL 1978, ch 70, §3; SL 1992, ch 70, §1; SL 2003, ch 272 (Ex. Ord. 03-1), §82; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §161, eff. Apr. 12, 2011; SL 2012, ch 58, §1.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 10 - Taxation › Chapter 01 - Department Of Revenue › Section 10-1-28.5 - Disclosure of return information in judicial or administrative proceedings.

10-1-28.5. Disclosure of return information in judicial or administrative proceedings.
Returns and return information may be disclosed in a judicial or administrative proceeding:
(1)If the information is directly related to the resolution of an issue in the proceeding; or
(2)To the extent required by a proper judicial or administrative order.
Source:
SL 1978, ch 70, §4.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 10 - Taxation › Chapter 01 - Department Of Revenue › Section 10-1-28.6 - Federal taxpayer information defined.

10-1-28.6. Federal taxpayer information defined.
Federal taxpayer information means a federal tax return or portion thereof, or information reflected thereon, which the state requires a taxpayer to attach to, or include in, any state tax return. The term does not include data in a form which cannot be associated with, or otherwise identify, directly or indirectly, a particular taxpayer.
Source:
SL 1978, ch 69, §1.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 10 - Taxation › Chapter 01 - Department Of Revenue › Section 10-1-28.7 - Federal taxpayer information confidential--Unauthorized disclosure as misdemeanor.

10-1-28.7. Federal taxpayer information confidential--Unauthorized disclosure as misdemeanor.
All federal taxpayer information is confidential. It is a Class 1 misdemeanor to disclose such information except in accordance with §10-1-28.8 or 10-1-28.9.
Source:
SL 1978, ch 69, §2.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 10 - Taxation › Chapter 01 - Department Of Revenue › Section 10-1-28.8 - Persons to whom federal taxpayer information may be disclosed--Purposes.

10-1-28.8. Persons to whom federal taxpayer information may be disclosed--Purposes.
Federal taxpayer information may be disclosed to:
(1)The taxpayer who is required to submit the information to the state, or his designee appointed in writing;
(2)Officers, employees, or legal representatives of the state agency or department receiving or collecting the information, but only to the extent necessary to carry out their official duties; and
(3)Officers, employees, or legal representatives of any state agency or department for a civil or criminal law enforcement activity if the head of the agency or department has made a written request to the department having the information in which is specified the particular information desired and the law enforcement activity for which the information is sought.
Source:
SL 1978, ch 69, §3.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 10 - Taxation › Chapter 01 - Department Of Revenue › Section 10-1-28.9 - Disclosure of federal taxpayer information in judicial or administrative proceedings.

10-1-28.9. Disclosure of federal taxpayer information in judicial or administrative proceedings.
Returns and return information may be disclosed in a judicial or administrative proceeding:
(1)If the information is directly related to the resolution of an issue in the proceeding; or
(2)To the extent required by a proper judicial or administrative order.
Source:
SL 1978, ch 69, §4.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 10 - Taxation › Chapter 01 - Department Of Revenue › Section 10-1-29 - Payment of expense for enforcement of petroleum products law.

10-1-29. Payment of expense for enforcement of petroleum products law.
The expense of all inspections, collections, and refunds in connection with the safety and taxation of all petroleum products shall be paid out of the collection of taxes or licenses therefrom by the state treasurer, upon bills, vouchers, and payrolls approved by the secretary of revenue.
Source:
SL 1943, ch 257, §§5, 6; SDC Supp 1960, §55.27A01 (2), (3); SL 2003, ch 272 (Ex. Ord. 03-1), §82; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §161, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 10 - Taxation › Chapter 01 - Department Of Revenue › Section 10-1-30 - Allocation of funds from taxes and license on petroleum products.

10-1-30. Allocation of funds from taxes and license on petroleum products.
The allocation of funds from the net collections of taxes and licenses on all petroleum products shall be made by the state treasurer in the manner and in the amounts prescribed by law.
Source:
SL 1943, ch 257, §5; SDC Supp 1960, §55.27A01 (2).
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 10 - Taxation › Chapter 01 - Department Of Revenue › Section 10-1-31 - Direction of proceedings for violation of tax laws--Removal of tax officials from office.

10-1-31. Direction of proceedings for violation of tax laws--Removal of tax officials from office.
The secretary of revenue shall direct any proceedings, actions, and prosecutions to be instituted to enforce the laws relating to penalties, liabilities, and punishment of public officers and officers and agents of corporations for failure or neglect to comply with the provisions of the laws of this state governing the assessment and taxation of property. The secretary shall cause complaints to be made to the proper authority against directors of equalization, members of boards of review, members of boards of equalization, or other assessing and taxing officers for their removal from office for official misconduct or neglect of duty.
Source:
SDC 1939, §57.0101 (3); SL 1989, ch 82, §41; SL 2003, ch 272 (Ex. Ord. 03-1), §82; SL 2008, ch 37, §15; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §161, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 10 - Taxation › Chapter 01 - Department Of Revenue › Section 10-1-32 - State's attorneys to assist in prosecution of violations of tax and assessment laws.

10-1-32. State's attorneys to assist in prosecution of violations of tax and assessment laws.
The secretary of revenue shall require state's attorneys to assist in the commencement and prosecution of actions or proceedings for penalties, forfeitures, removals, or other punishment for violation of the laws of this state with respect to the assessment and taxation of property in their respective counties.
Source:
SDC 1939, §57.0101 (4); SL 2003, ch 272 (Ex. Ord. 03-1), §82; SL 2008, ch 37, §16; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §161, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 10 - Taxation › Chapter 01 - Department Of Revenue › Section 10-1-33 - Economic and financial information required of individuals, partnerships, associations, and corporations.

10-1-33. Economic and financial information required of individuals, partnerships, associations, and corporations.
The secretary of revenue shall require individuals, partnerships, companies, associations, and corporations to furnish information concerning their capital, bonded and other debts, current assets and liabilities, value of property, earnings, operating and other expenses, taxes, and all other facts that may assist the secretary in ascertaining the value and the relative tax burden borne by all kinds of property in the state.
Source:
SDC 1939, §57.0101 (6); SL 2003, ch 272 (Ex. Ord. 03-1), §82; SL 2008, ch 37, §17; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §161, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 10 - Taxation › Chapter 01 - Department Of Revenue › Section 10-1-34 - Compilation and reporting of natural resources statistics.

10-1-34. Compilation and reporting of natural resources statistics.
The Department of Revenue shall ascertain, compile, record, and report statistics relative to the natural resources of the state, including school and public lands and waters, for the purpose of promoting the conservation, use, and operation of such resources and to facilitate the collection for state revenue purposes of any royalties derived from such resources as provided for by law.
Source:
SDC 1939, §57.0202; SL 2003, ch 272 (Ex. Ord. 03-1), §82; SL 2008, ch 37, §18; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §161, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 10 - Taxation › Chapter 01 - Department Of Revenue › Section 10-1-35 - Annual report to Governor--Contents and date of filing.

10-1-35. Annual report to Governor--Contents and date of filing.
The Department of Revenue shall make an annual report to the Governor showing in the tabulated form the value of property for the purposes of taxation for the current year, together with such other information as the department may deem advisable. Such report shall be made and filed, in duplicate, on the first day of July or as soon thereafter as possible and not later than the first day of November.
Source:
SDC 1939, §57.0205; SL 2003, ch 272 (Ex. Ord. 03-1), §82; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §161, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 10 - Taxation › Chapter 01 - Department Of Revenue › Section 10-1-36 - Transmittal to Governor and legislators of report on taxable property--Recommendations for improvement.

10-1-36. Transmittal to Governor and legislators of report on taxable property--Recommendations for improvement.
The secretary of revenue shall transmit to the Governor and to each member elected to the Legislature, thirty days before the meeting of the Legislature, the report of the secretary, showing all taxable property in the state and the value of the property in tabulated form. The report shall include other information as may be advisable and recommendations for improvement in the system of taxation in the state, together with measures proposed by the secretary for consideration by the Legislature.
Source:
SDC 1939, §57.0101 (15); SL 2003, ch 272 (Ex. Ord. 03-1), §82; SL 2008, ch 37, §19; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §161, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 10 - Taxation › Chapter 01 - Department Of Revenue › Section 10-1-37 - Consultation with and reports to Governor.

10-1-37. Consultation with and reports to Governor.
The secretary of revenue shall consult and confer with the Governor upon the subject of taxation, the administration of the laws in relation to taxation, and the progress of the work of the secretary. The secretary shall furnish the Governor such reports, assistance, and information as the Governor may require.
Source:
SDC 1939, §57.0101 (13); SL 2003, ch 272 (Ex. Ord. 03-1), §82; SL 2008, ch 37, §20; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §161, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 10 - Taxation › Chapter 01 - Department Of Revenue › Section 10-1-38 - Formulation and recommendation of legislation.

10-1-38. Formulation and recommendation of legislation.
The secretary of revenue shall formulate and recommend legislation to prevent evasions of assessment and taxing laws and to secure just taxation and improvement in the system of taxation in this state.
Source:
SDC 1939, §57.0101 (14); SL 2003, ch 272 (Ex. Ord. 03-1), §82; SL 2008, ch 37, §21; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §161, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 10 - Taxation › Chapter 01 - Department Of Revenue › Section 10-1-39 - Reports on licensing and regulatory legislation.

10-1-39. Reports on licensing and regulatory legislation.
The Department of Revenue shall devise and report in favor of legislation that is necessary and expedient for the levying and collection for state purposes of license fees, franchise or charter fees, stamp taxes, royalties, privileges and business taxes, and other revenues derived from the regulation of state affairs and the exercise of the police powers of the state.
Source:
SDC 1939, §57.0202; SL 2003, ch 272 (Ex. Ord. 03-1), §82; SL 2008, ch 37, §22; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §161, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 10 - Taxation › Chapter 01 - Department Of Revenue › Section 10-1-40 - Construction of tax laws by secretary--Other powers provided by law.

10-1-40. Construction of tax laws by secretary--Other powers provided by law.
The secretary of revenue shall construe the tax laws of the state if requested by any officer acting under such laws; shall ensure that all taxes due the state, counties, municipalities, and other local subdivisions are collected; and shall perform such other duties and exercise such other powers as are provided by law.
Source:
SDC 1939, §57.0101 (16); SL 2003, ch 272 (Ex. Ord. 03-1), §82; SL 2008, ch 37, §23; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §161, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 10 - Taxation › Chapter 01 - Department Of Revenue › Section 10-1-41 - Appeals from departmental decisions.

10-1-41. Appeals from departmental decisions.
From any decision of the secretary of revenue, or of the director of any division of the Department of Revenue, or either or any or all of them, relating to licensing, revocation of license, compromise, or adjustment of taxes, or refund of taxes, any person aggrieved or interested, including any officer, department, board, commission, agency, institution, or subdivision of the state, may take an appeal to the circuit court, as provided by chapter 1-26.
Source:
SL 1943, ch 257, §13; SDC Supp 1960, §55.2009-1; SL 1984, ch 12, §67; SL 2003, ch 272 (Ex. Ord. 03-1), §82; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §161, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 10 - Taxation › Chapter 01 - Department Of Revenue › Section 10-1-43 - Names and addresses of attorneys handling similar cases.

10-1-43. Names and addresses of attorneys handling similar cases.
Upon request, the department shall furnish any taxpayer having a hearing or appeal pending with the department, with the names and addresses of the attorneys for other taxpayers who have a hearing or appeal pending with the department with substantially similar issues.
Source:
SL 1992, ch 102, §12.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 10 - Taxation › Chapter 01 - Department Of Revenue › Section 10-1-44 - Establishment of sales and use tax collection fund.

10-1-44. Establishment of sales and use tax collection fund.
There shall be established within the state treasury the sales and use tax collection fund for the purpose of administering the sales, use, municipal non-ad valorem, and contractors' excise taxes. Charges for the administration and collection of taxes collected pursuant to chapter 10-52 shall be deposited into the sales and use tax collection fund. In addition, the secretary of the Department of Revenue shall, on a monthly basis, deposit revenue collected as a result of taxes imposed in chapters 10-45, 10-46, and 10-58 in the sales and use tax collection fund. The total amount deposited in the sales and use tax collection fund may not exceed the amount budgeted for such purposes. All money in the fund created by this section shall be budgeted and expended in accordance with the provisions of Title 4 on warrants drawn by the state auditor on vouchers approved by the secretary of the Department of Revenue.
At the end of each fiscal year any cash balance left in the sales and use tax collection fund shall be transferred to the general fund.
Source:
SL 1994, ch 95, §1; SL 2003, ch 272 (Ex. Ord. 03-1), §82; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §161, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 10 - Taxation › Chapter 01 - Department Of Revenue › Section 10-1-44.3 - Secretary of revenue may release lists of persons exempt from sales and use taxes.

10-1-44.3. Secretary of revenue may release lists of persons exempt from sales and use taxes.
As required by the agreement entered into pursuant to §10-45C-3, the secretary of revenue may release lists of persons licensed under chapters 10-45 and 10-46 who are exempt from taxes imposed under chapters 10-45 and 10-46 to the extent necessary to verify each person's exempt status.
Source:
SL 2000, ch 41, §3; SL 2002, ch 64, §11; SL 2003, ch 272 (Ex. Ord. 03-1), §82; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §161, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 10 - Taxation › Chapter 01 - Department Of Revenue › Section 10-1-45 - Examination of business records of holder of abandoned property.

10-1-45. Examination of business records of holder of abandoned property.
Upon written request of the administrator pursuant to §43-41B-31, the secretary of revenue may examine the records of any business which is the holder of abandoned property for the purpose of ascertaining such business' compliance with chapter 43-41B.
Source:
SL 1996, ch 261, §2; SL 2003, ch 272 (Ex. Ord. 03-1), §82; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §161, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 10 - Taxation › Chapter 01 - Department Of Revenue › Section 10-1-46 - Pilot program to grant secured party access to state's computer to cancel liens--Secretary to determine procedure, promulgate rules.

10-1-46. Pilot program to grant secured party access to state's computer to cancel liens--Secretary to determine procedure, promulgate rules.
The secretary of revenue shall conduct a pilot program granting a secured party access to the state's computer system which allows the secured party to directly note and cancel the secured party's liens as defined in chapters 32-3 and 32-3A on the state's computer system. The secretary shall determine the procedure and the parameters on how the pilot program shall be implemented and select the banks to participate in the pilot program. The secretary may promulgate rules pursuant to chapter 1-26 concerning the procedure for providing a secured party access to, adequate security for, and confidentiality of any public records related to the secured party's liens listed on the state's computer system.
Source:
SL 1999, ch 42, §1; SL 2002, ch 48, §1; SL 2003, ch 272 (Ex. Ord. 03-1), §82; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §161, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 10 - Taxation › Chapter 01 - Department Of Revenue › Section 10-1-47 - Internal Revenue Code--Defined for certain sections.

10-1-47. Internal Revenue Code--Defined for certain sections.
The term, United States Internal Revenue Code, or Internal Revenue Code, means the United States Internal Revenue Code as amended and in effect on January 1, 2023. This section applies to §§10-4-9.1, 10-4-9.2, 10-4-9.3, 10-4-9.4, 10-4-39, 10-6-157, and 10-43-10.1, and subdivisions 10-6A-1(7), 10-6B-1(5), 10-18A-1(6), 10-43-10.3(6), and 10-45A-1(5).
Source: SL 2016, ch 54, §1; SL 2017, ch 61, §1; SL 2018, ch 57, §1; SL 2019, ch 57, §1; SL 2020, ch 32, §1; SL 2021, ch 42, §1; SL 2021, ch 44, §§43, 44; SL 2022, ch 24, §1; SL 2023, ch 26, §1.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 10 - Taxation › Chapter 03 - County Directors Of Equalization › Section 10-3-1 - Office of county director of equalization established.

10-3-1. Office of county director of equalization established.
The office of county director of equalization is hereby established in each organized county of this state.
Source:
SL 1957, ch 477, §1; SDC Supp 1960, §57.03A01.
2023 South Dakota Codified Laws › Title 10 - Taxation › Chapter 03 - County Directors Of Equalization › Section 10-3-1.1 - Certification required for assessing or appraising officials.

10-3-1.1. Certification required for assessing or appraising officials.
No state or county official or any other person charged with the duty of assessing or appraising real property for purposes of taxation may continue in office unless he holds an appropriate certificate issued by the Department of Revenue, upon successful completion of a written examination or has been accepted for enrollment in a certification program to be conducted by the department and approved by the South Dakota Association of Assessing Officers, to be completed within one year. Certification is not required of clerical staff not engaged in field assessing or appraising.
Source:
SL 1974, ch 87, §1; SL 1989, ch 81; SL 1992, ch 80, §6; SL 2003, ch 272 (Ex. Ord. 03-1), §82; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex. Ord. 11-1), §161, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.