KRS 139.794: Conditions for exemption from assessment for uncollected or unpaid sales

or use tax.

(1) According to the provisions of the SSUTA agreement, a seller who registers under

the terms of the SSUTA agreement to pay or to collect and remit applicable sales

and use tax on sales made in Kentucky shall be exempt from assessment for

uncollected or unpaid sales or use tax together with penalty and interest for sales

made during the period the seller was not registered in Kentucky if:

(a) The seller was not regist ered in Kentucky in the twelve (12) month period

preceding the effective date of Kentucky's participation in the SSUTA

agreement; and

(b) The seller registers in Kentucky within twelve (12) months of the effective

date of Kentucky's participation in the SSUTA agreement.

(2) The exemption is not available to a seller with respect to any matter or matters for

which the seller received notice of the commencement of an audit and which audit

is not yet finally resolved, including any related administrative and j udicial

processes.

(3) The exemption is not available for sales or use taxes already paid or remitted to the

state or to taxes collected by the seller.

(4) The exemption is fully effective, absent the seller's fraud or intentional

misrepresentation of a ma terial fact, if the seller remains registered and continues

payment or collection and remittance of applicable sales or use taxes for a period of

at least thirty -six (36) months. During this thirty -six (36) month period, the statute

of limitations shall be suspended for the seller remaining in compliance with

registration and payment requirements. Failure to meet these terms will result in a

revocation of the exemption.

(5) This exemption shall apply to sales or use taxes due from a seller in its capacity as a

seller and shall not apply to sales and use taxes due from a seller in its capacity as a

buyer.