Computer equipment for printers and publishers

From the 2024 DOR Tax Exemption Study

82.08.806; 82.12.806 - Computer equipment for printers and publishers Description Purchases of computer equipment and software, including digital cameras, used primarily in the printing and publishing of all printed materials, are exempt from sales and use taxes. Charges for installation and other related services are also exempt. However, computers and software used primarily for administrative purposes are not exempt. Purpose To provide a tax incentive for the printing and publishing industry. Taxpayer ($ in millions): savings FY 2024 FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 State Taxes Minimal Minimal Minimal Minimal Local Taxes Minimal Minimal Minimal Minimal Repeal of Repealing this exemption would increase revenues. exemption Potential ($ in millions): revenue gains FY 2024 FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 from full repeal State Taxes $0.000 Minimal Minimal Minimal Local Taxes $0.000 Minimal Minimal Minimal Assumptions - This repeal takes effect July 1, 2024, and impacts 11 months of collections in fiscal year 2025. - Printing industry is declining. Annual 3.6% growth rate based on IBIS World 2022 analysis of the printing industry. - Local revenue estimates use the statewide average local sales and us