Fintesa has partnered with Patriot Utility Solutions to help you manage your utilities better! Sales taxes on natural gas or electricity used during a monthly billing period is either totally exempt or taxable, and it is completely based upon the predominant use of the natural gas or electricity measured by that meter. A predominant usage study, or a Utility Study, is performed to establish what percentage is being used for exempt purposes as defined by the Texas Comptroller.

Furthermore, Texas law allows industries eligible for this exemption, including manufacturers, fabrication, and processors, to apply for a refund of all sales tax paid over the preceding 48 months or since the meter was connected, whichever is less. The study must be completed and on file at the location of the entity claiming the exemption at the time an exemption certificate is submitted to the utility company.

Our team of certified engineers and experienced energy managers will analyze annual consumption, compile data, compute percentages, prepare documentation, and certify results. There is no disruption of your daily operations during this process. We complete and submit all necessary documentation to support our studies and, as needed, defend them against the Texas Comptroller’s office.  If you are paying sales tax on utilities and your competitors are not, they have a competitive advantage!
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