Iowa Admin. Code r. 701—285.3(423) — Student fraternities and sororities

285.3(1) Student fraternities and sororities are not considered to be engaged in the business of selling tangible personal property at retail when they provide their members with meals and lodging for which a flat rate or lump sum is charged. A person engaged in the selling of foods and beverages to such organizations for use in the preparation of meals is making exempt sales at retail and shall not be liable for tax if the food purchases would be exempt under rule 701—220.5(423). 285.3(2) Student fraternities or sororities engaged in the business of selling meals or other tangible personal property to persons other than members for which separate charges are made are making taxable sales. 285.3(3) Sales by other food preparers. When student fraternities or sororities do not provide their own meals but meals instead are provided to members by caterers, concessionaires or other persons, such caterers, concessionaires or other persons shall be liable for the collection and remittance of sales tax on the sales price from meals furnished.