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How to file South Dakota sales tax
2026 due dates, filing frequencies, form SD Sales & Use Tax Return, and official filing resources.
- State return: SD Sales & Use Tax Return
- Monthly returns due: 20th of the month following the period
- Filing frequencies: Monthly, Quarterly, Semi-annual, Annual
When is South Dakota sales tax due?
Monthly South Dakota sales tax returns are due the 20th of the month following the period. Quarterly returns are due the 20th of the month following the period (calendar quarters). When a due date lands on a weekend or federal holiday it moves to the next business day; the 2026 calendar on this page already applies that adjustment.
South Dakota sales tax due dates for 2026
Every date below comes from the state's published deadline rule (dataset 2026.07.0) and is already moved to the next business day when it lands on a weekend or federal holiday. Your account's assigned filing frequency decides which table applies.
Monthly South Dakota sales tax due dates
Rule: 20th of the month following the period.
| Period | Period ends | Return due |
|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | Jan 31, 2026 | Feb 20, 2026 |
| February 2026 | Feb 28, 2026 | Mar 20, 2026 |
| March 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | Apr 20, 2026 |
| April 2026 | Apr 30, 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
| May 2026 | May 31, 2026 | Jun 22, 2026 (moved: 2026-06-20 falls on a Saturday) |
| June 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | Jul 20, 2026 |
| July 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 |
| August 2026 | Aug 31, 2026 | Sep 21, 2026 (moved: 2026-09-20 falls on a Sunday) |
| September 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | Oct 20, 2026 |
| October 2026 | Oct 31, 2026 | Nov 20, 2026 |
| November 2026 | Nov 30, 2026 | Dec 21, 2026 (moved: 2026-12-20 falls on a Sunday) |
| December 2026 | Dec 31, 2026 | Jan 20, 2027 |
Quarterly South Dakota sales tax due dates
Rule: 20th of the month following the period (calendar quarters).
| Period | Period ends | Return due |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Q2 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Q3 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Q4 2026 | Dec 31, 2026 | Jan 20, 2027 |
Semi-annual South Dakota sales tax due dates
Rule: 20th of the month following the period (halves).
| Period | Period ends | Return due |
|---|---|---|
| January–June 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | Jul 20, 2026 |
| July–December 2026 | Dec 31, 2026 | Jan 20, 2027 |
Annual South Dakota sales tax due dates
Rule: January 20 following the calendar year.
| Period | Period ends | Return due |
|---|---|---|
| Calendar year 2026 | Dec 31, 2026 | Jan 20, 2027 |
South Dakota filing notes
- South Dakota electronic RETURNS are due the 20th; electronic PAYMENTS must be received by the 25th; paper filers do both by the 20th.
Return and form
The principal repository-tracked return is SD Sales & Use Tax Return. A paper channel exists, but the current form version and account eligibility still require confirmation.
Paper filing posture: accepted
Official South Dakota filing resources
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South Dakota sales tax filing questions
When is South Dakota sales tax due?
Monthly South Dakota sales tax returns are due the 20th of the month following the period. Quarterly returns are due the 20th of the month following the period (calendar quarters). When a due date lands on a weekend or federal holiday it moves to the next business day; the 2026 calendar on this page already applies that adjustment.
How often do you file sales tax in South Dakota?
South Dakota assigns a filing frequency to each account. The published cadences are monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual filing; the state assigns the frequency based on tax volume and notifies the account, so confirm the assigned basis before relying on a calendar.
What form is used to file South Dakota sales tax?
The South Dakota return tracked here is SD Sales & Use Tax Return. The principal repository-tracked return is SD Sales & Use Tax Return. A paper channel exists, but the current form version and account eligibility still require confirmation.
What happens if a South Dakota due date falls on a weekend or holiday?
The due date moves to the next business day. In 2026, 3 of the South Dakota due dates listed on this page are adjusted for a weekend or federal holiday; each adjusted date is marked in the calendar.
Can South Dakota sales tax be filed on paper?
Paper filing posture tracked for South Dakota: accepted. The principal repository-tracked return is SD Sales & Use Tax Return. A paper channel exists, but the current form version and account eligibility still require confirmation.