§ 44-13-5. Deductions for merchandise sales and alternative fuel.
(a) In the case of every corporation whose principal business is manufacturing, selling, and distributing to the public illuminating or heating gas, and upon which a tax is imposed under § 44-13-4(5), and in the case of every corporation upon which a tax is imposed under § 44-13-4(2), there shall be allowed as a deduction from the gross earnings from merchandise sales reported by that corporation in its gross earnings tax returns, the net invoice price plus the transportation cost of the merchandise.
(b) In the case of every corporation upon which a tax is imposed under § 44-13-4 there shall be allowed as a deduction from the gross earnings from sales reported by the corporation in its gross earnings tax returns, the total of gross earnings from the sale of alternative fuel as defined pursuant to the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (P.L. 102-486, Section 301 (42 U.S.C. § 13211)) when used as a separately metered motor fuel that powers a motor vehicle, from January 1, 1998, until December 31, 2007.
History of Section.P.L. 1942, ch. 1212, art. 6, § 2; P.L. 1947, ch. 1887, art. 6, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 44-13-5; P.L. 1978, ch. 163, § 1; P.L. 1997, ch. 168, § 3; P.L. 2003, ch. 124, § 2; P.L. 2003, ch. 135, § 2; P.L. 2003, ch. 137, § 2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 44-13 - Public Service Corporation Tax
Section 44-13-1. - Domestic corporations subject to tax — “Gross earnings” defined — Deductions.
Section 44-13-2. - Foreign corporations subject to tax.
Section 44-13-2.1. - Public service companies subject to tax.
Section 44-13-2.2. - Gross earnings of certain corporations and public service companies.
Section 44-13-3. - Minimum tax.
Section 44-13-4. - Rate of taxation.
Section 44-13-5. - Deductions for merchandise sales and alternative fuel.
Section 44-13-6. - Due date of annual return.
Section 44-13-7. - Extension of time for filing of returns.
Section 44-13-8. - Statements, returns, and rules and regulations.
Section 44-13-9. - Entire gross earnings of business wholly within state.
Section 44-13-10. - Apportionment of earnings from business partially within state.
Section 44-13-11. - Liability of fiduciaries.
Section 44-13-13. - Taxation of certain tangible personal property.
Section 44-13-13.1. - Personal property tax — Application of aggrieved party for hearing.
Section 44-13-13.2. - Personal property tax — Application to recover.
Section 44-13-14. - Exemption of securities from taxation.
Section 44-13-15. - Determination and payment of tax.
Section 44-13-16. - Claim for refund — Hearing upon denial.
Section 44-13-17. - Interest on delinquent payments.
Section 44-13-18. - Lien on real estate.
Section 44-13-19. - Supplemental returns.
Section 44-13-20. - Power to summon witnesses.
Section 44-13-21. - Service of summons.
Section 44-13-22. - Enforcement of summons.
Section 44-13-23. - Determination of tax without return.
Section 44-13-24. - Pecuniary penalty for failure to file return.
Section 44-13-25. - Pecuniary penalty for false return.
Section 44-13-26. - Collection of pecuniary penalties.
Section 44-13-27. - Examination of records and witnesses.
Section 44-13-28. - Penalty for violations by corporation.
Section 44-13-29. - Penalty for violations by individuals.
Section 44-13-30. - Penalty for failure to file return or statement.
Section 44-13-31. - Hearing on application by corporation.
Section 44-13-33. - Collection by writ of execution.
Section 44-13-34. - Severability.
Section 44-13-35. - Gross earnings exempt from the public service corporation tax.
Section 44-13-36. - Public service corporation tax included in utility rates.