General Questions

What is a resale certificate?
A resale certificate is a document that allows resellers to buy items for resale without having to pay sales tax on particular items. Forms and rules vary w...
Mon, 14 Oct, 2024 at 8:53 PM
What is an exemption certificate?
An exemption certificate is a document that allows governments, businesses or other organizations to attest that they are a tax-exempt entity or are able to...
Sat, 19 Oct, 2024 at 11:21 AM
Am I required to accept a resale certificate?
No. You as an organization are generally not required to accept resale certificates and acceptance is at your discretion. It is not illegal to refuse to acc...
Sat, 19 Oct, 2024 at 11:22 AM
Am I required to accept an exemption certificate?
For common sales tax scenarios, you are not required to accept a tax exemption certificate. However, there maybe certain tax scenarios, including those invo...
Sat, 19 Oct, 2024 at 11:36 AM
Can I use one resale or exemption certificate form across all states?
While it may be possible for certain multi jurisdictional tax documents to cover exemptions in multiple states, no single document will cover all exemptions...
Sat, 19 Oct, 2024 at 11:21 AM
When should I collect resale and tax exemption certificates?
While legal requirements vary by state, as a general best practice, you should collect resale and tax exemption certificates prior to an applicable tax exem...
Mon, 21 Oct, 2024 at 9:33 PM
What do I do when I receive an exemption certificate?
When you receive an exemption certificate, as a best practice you should make attempts to ensure it's filled out correctly and determine whether it is a...
Sat, 19 Oct, 2024 at 11:40 AM
What are my risks when accepting exemption certificates?
If you accept false or expired exemption certificates or if you are not able to present a valid copy of an accepted exemption certificate, you may be liable...
Sat, 19 Oct, 2024 at 11:40 AM
What is Economic Nexus?
On June 21, 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court in South Dakota v. Wayfair overturned the physical presence standard for substantial nexus. This ruling paved the w...
Sat, 19 Oct, 2024 at 11:43 AM
How does economic nexus impact me?
Even though your business might not have a physical presence established in a particular state, you might now be required to comply with local state tax law...
Sat, 19 Oct, 2024 at 11:43 AM