While legal requirements vary by state, as a general best practice, you should collect resale and tax exemption certificates prior to an applicable tax exempt transaction taking place. Failure to collect the certificate in a timely manner may lead to a disallowed certificate during sales tax audits.
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Modified on: Tue, 28 Jul, 2026 at 7:10 PM
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