NEWSPORTSWEAR    T-shirts    Sweatshirts    Hoodies    Shorts    Trousers    Tank Tops    AccessoriesSWIMWEARLOUNGEWEARHIS FOR HERSKIN DISCIPLINE T-Shirt A RUN IN THE WOODS T-Shirt DISCIPLINE Small PrintIf you are making sales of taxable property, you are required to register to collect sales tax in any state in which you maintain a substantial physical presence. If you then make a sale in a state where you have registered, you are required to collect sales tax on any order delivered to that state unless a valid exemption is applied - applicable to the purchasing entity or the nature of item sold. Type of Good: Necessity goods including foods, medicines and clothing are often exempt from sales tax (or sometimes taxed at a lower rate). In addition, items such as services, real property, and intangibles such as digital goods may be statutorily exempt. These types of exemptions do not require any form of exemption documentation. Type of Use for Goods Sold: If goods purchased are to be resold in the same form in which they are purchased they may qualify for a resale exemption.

Alternately, if goods are processed (or incorporated into other goods) prior to resale, they too can be exempt from sales tax. Patio Furniture Retailers BristolAdditional use exemptions are often available in certain industries including agriculture, manufacturing or industrial processing.Sliding Door Handles Amazon Type of Purchaser: Goods that are sold to the federal government cannot be taxed. Washer And Dryer Talk To Each OtherSimilar exemptions are also often available to state and local governments and agencies - as well as non-profit organizations or other recognized charitable, religious or educational groups. The most common exemption is a resale exemption. Goods purchased to be resold in the same form in which they are purchased qualify for a resale exemption (which removes the requirement to pay sales tax) assuming that the reseller is licensed and can provide a resale certificate (for the ship-to state).

When that reseller later sells the goods, they are required to collect sales tax on the full selling price of the product. Once a seller has registered to collect sales tax, and has received a sales tax registration number, that number can be used to complete a resale certificate which can then be provided to suppliers. States that allow for resale exemptions either accept a state issued resale certificate or, in some cases, a multi-state certificate. Multi-State Sales Tax Exemption Certificates can be accessed at MTC . Many states also allow "blanket" resale certificates for wholesalers who deal largely in resale transactions, often to regular clients who may make numerous and/or repeat purchases throughout the year. Basically a blanket certificate is a document kept on file which applies to multiple purchases from a single customer. Resellers must however be aware that there are certain limitations associated with the use of resale certificates: Generally, if a seller has nexus in a state and has registered to collect sales tax, they are required to collect sales tax on all taxable sales delivered into that state.

Drop ship transactions (see also Drop Ship section) differ somewhat in that the purchase by the retailer (from the product supplier/shipper) is in effect a purchase for resale - which is normally exempt from sales tax. However, drop ship taxation often becomes more complicated, as often the retailer is not registered in the ship-to state but the supplier/shipper is. In such cases, the supplier/shipper is obligated to collect tax from the retailer on the drop ship transaction unless the retailer can provide valid exemption documentation that is deemed acceptable by the ship-to state. (See Drop Shipment section for additional details.) If you purchase materials for incorporation into an end product (or other processing) prior to resale, you may be viewed as a manufacturer or processor rather than a reseller - and qualify for exemptions as such. In some states, machinery and equipment used in the manufacturing process is also exempt from tax. In this case, the manufacturer would issue an exemption certificate to their suppliers when they purchase qualifying items claiming the manufacturing exemption.

For exemption certificates, forms, rules and procedures vary by state and within a state by the type of exemption. It is very important to review and evaluate the rules that apply for the type of exemption being claimed to be sure the appropriate documentation is used. In order to qualify for a tax exemption, it is the purchaser's responsibility to adequately prove that they meet the exemption requirements for that purchase -generally in the form of an exemption certificate which meets that state's requirements. The retailer must retain (and file) a copy of the purchaser's exemption documentation to substantiate the exemption as without the documentation, the sale is deemed taxable. Generally, assuming that the purchaser has provided acceptable documentation, the seller is relieved of their legal obligation to collect sales tax on the transaction - assuming that the documentation is accepted in good faith and with the belief that the purchaser is entitled to the exemption. However, it is important to note that states having differing requirements regarding exemption documentation.

Some states provide specific forms while others may simply require that certain information be included in the submitted exemption document. Regardless of the state and its particular requirements, it is recommended that the retailer always ensure that the following information is included in the exemption documentation: Some states also offer on-line services to enable sellers to validate resale permits and/or exemption numbers - in order to ensure that they are dealing with registered vendors. At this time there are only a few states which require online validation and will assess liability if the seller has not performed the validation. In terms of a best practice, for the states that do require the validation, this should be performed. In other states, in addition to ensuring that all suggested data is captured (per list above) the format of the number, the type of exemption claimed and the form completed should be validated to ensure the seller is protected in case of audit.

In terms of expiration dates they can vary between the types of certificates. It is more common for expiration dates on exempt organization exemption certificates but between all the states, there are many different rules. Therefore, a best practice is to update all your exemption certificates every three to five years. The difference between a resale certificate and tax exempt certificate is the reason for the exemption. Companies that qualify for a resale certificate are eligible to purchase items that they buy either as ingredient or component parts of what they are selling or items that they resell in their purchased condition. For example, a department store can issue a resale certificate to a clothing manufacturer for sweaters that they purchase and plan to resell. A manufacturer of bread can purchase flour for resale as they are incorporating flour into the bread that they will resell to a store to sell. A resale certificate cannot be used to purchase other types of items exempt from sales tax that don't qualify for this purpose.

An exemption certificate is issued either because the entity qualifies for an exemption or the use of the item qualifies for an exemption. For example, in many states, hospitals are considered exempt organizations. If an exemption exists for these types of organizations in a given state, they are issued an exemption status and will need to issue an exemption certificate to their suppliers to exempt the sales tax. If you require assistance regarding sales tax issues, YETTER is available to provide a broad range of services. Please call at 312-701-1800 to discuss your requirements. The Sales Tax Institute also offers classes which review sales tax basics - through to advanced issues and best practices. See the CURRENT list of all Sales Tax Institute Online Courses & Webinars - Including Puerto Rico VAT Reform. Are you a multi-state company with a SALES TAX EXEMPTION question that we have not yet covered here - or in our Sales Tax Archives (below)? If so - Submit it here. Filter by topic or industry using the dropdown menus, or use the search field to filter by search term.