Iowa Admin. Code r. 701—213.17(423) — Premiums and gifts

A person who gives away or donates tangible personal property, specified digital products, or taxable services is deemed to be a consumer of such property, products, or services for tax purposes. The sales price from the sale of tangible personal property, specified digital products, or taxable services to such persons for such purposes is subject to tax. 213.17(1) When a retailer purchases tangible personal property, a specified digital product, or a taxable service, exclusive of tax, for the purpose of resale in the regular course of business and later gives it away or donates it, the retailer shall include in the return the value of the property, product, or service at the retailer’s cost price. 213.17(2) When a retailer sells tangible personal property, specified digital products, or taxable services and furnishes a premium with the property, product, or service sold, the retailer is considered to be the ultimate consumer or user of the premium furnished.