Section 701.15.14. Installation charges when tangible personal property is sold at retail.

When the sale of tangible personal property includes a charge for installation of the personal property sold, the current rate of tax shall be measured on the entire gross receipts from the sale. The installation charges would not be taxable if: (1) The installation service is not an enumerated service, and also (2) where a sales agreement exists, the installation charges are separately contracted. If the written contract contains no provisions separately itemizing such charges, tax is due on the full contract price with no deduction for installation charges, regardless whether or not such installation charges are itemized separately on the invoice.

If the installation services are enumerated services, the installation charges would not be taxable if: (1) The services are exempt from tax, e.g., the services are performed on or connected with new construction, reconstruction, alteration, expansion or remodeling of a building or structure; or, the services are rendered in connection with the installation of new industrial machinery or equipment. See rule 701—19.13(422, 423) and subrule 18.45(7), respectively. And also (2) where a sales agreement exists, the installation charges are separately contracted. If the written contract contains no provisions separately itemizing such charges, tax is due on the full contract price with no deduction for installation charges, regardless whether or not such installation charges are itemized separately on the invoice. If no written contract exists, the installation charges must be separately itemized on the invoice to be exempt from tax.

This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code sections 422.43 and 423.2.