Manufacturer's Purchase Credit (MPC)
Statutory References
Definition
Beginning September 1, 2004, qualifying manufacturers may earn a Manufacturer's Purchase Credit (MPC). The MPC is earned when a manufacturer purchases manufacturing or graphic arts machinery and equipment that qualifies for the existing sales/use tax exemptions. MPC may be used to pay state sales or use tax on future purchases of qualifying production-related tangible personal property.
All unused MPC expires the last day of the second calendar year following the year in which the original tax-exempt purchase was made. MPC may not be transferred to another party.
Credit
The MPC is equal to half of the 6.25% state tax that would have been owed if the purchase was not otherwise exempt.
Forms/Filing Requirements
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