FAQ

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We create many predominant use studies each year. The reasons business ask us for a predominant use study because they have:

Changed electric providers, and electric provider said I need a predominant use study.

Our company or our utility company is being audited - we are told we need a predominant use study.

New shop location or new meter at an existing facility requires a predominant use study.

New equipment at shop that requires a new predominate use study.

Texas Comptroller Rule 3.295 requires that a predominant use study document all consumption of electricity or natural gas. Times of usage, - volts, amps, phase, wattage or BTU rating, and duty factor of all devices (rule 3,295). The result is a complete list of all equipment which consumes electricity and natural gas.

If the predominant use study shows more than 50% of electricity or natural gas is used in manufacturing, processing or for residential use, the utility is eligible for Texas sales tax exemption under rule 3.295.

Accutech performs a turnkey solution and will file for sales tax exemption with your utility provider and apply for a refund of (4 years) or 48 months of sales tax paid in error.

AccuTech's fee for a predominant use study is based on the scope of work to perform the predominant use study.  Factors considered are: square footage, KWH usage, type of industry and the method of filing for the sales tax refund.

You’ll find our price is hard to beat and our expertise unmatched.

AccuTech performs predominant use studies on a contingency basis, either as a percent of the sales tax refund or a flat fee.  Regardless of the fee structure, you are not billed for the predominant use study until you receive your sales tax refund. In certain cases the cost is a flat fee.

Usually, one or two weeks for the complete study to be performed. Only about two hours at your facility to gather the necessary data. Then back to AccuTech office for the data entry and validating. If the study is needed sooner, it can be expedited. 

Yes – rule 3.295 requires a copy be kept for review at any time.

Experience – we do it right the first time.

AccuTech since 1995 has created many predominant use studies.   To qualify for sales tax exemption Texas Comptroller Rule 3.295 requires a person with an engineering degree to validate the study. Our personnel have over 45 years cumulative experience.

AccuTech has represented our clients before Texas Comptroller's auditors and administrative.   We are proud of the fact we’ve never had a predominant use study denied. Texas Comptroller's office knows our company and our expertise.  Customers choose us for our fair pricing, knowledge, and experience.

The Texas Tax Code, limits your refund to (4 years)  sales tax refund. AccuTech will work with the Texas Comptroller and your utility provider to obtain the maximum amount of sales tax refund allowable.

Does a Predominant Use Study expire?

These studies are ad-infinitum. However there are times when you should update your predominant use study.

They are:

Change of Ownership, Change of REP

Moved  or added a new facility location

Significant change in production equipment/hours.

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