S.C. Code Regs. 117-329.2. Prepaid Wireless Calling Arrangements

Code Section 12-36-910(B)(5) and Code Section 12-36-1310(B)(5) impose the sales and use tax on the “gross proceeds accruing or proceeding from the sale or recharge at retail for prepaid wireless calling arrangements.” “Prepaid wireless calling arrangements” means communication services that (i) are used exclusively to purchase wireless telecommunications; (ii) are purchased in advance; (iii) allow the purchaser to originate telephone calls by using an access number, authorization code, or other means entered manually or electronically; and (iv) are sold in units or dollars which decline with use in a known amount. 117-329.3. 900/976 Telephone Services. Communications are subject to sales and use taxes pursuant to Code Section 12-36-2645, which imposes the sales and use tax on the “gross proceeds accruing or proceeding from the business of providing 900/976 telephone service.” However, this code section imposes the sales and use tax on such communications services at a higher state rate than the general state sales and use tax rate.