Sales tax exemptions are not always granted for the life of a business or nonprofit. Depending on the state, entities may be required to renew their exemption periodically.
11 states (Alabama, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Nevada, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, and Virginia) currently require entities to file a renewal application to maintain their exempt status. There is typically no fee to renew an exemption. Of the 11 states, all but two (Alabama and Indiana) exempt entities for five year periods. Alabama and Indiana require an annual update to maintain exemption.
Most states do not require a renewal application, but entities must keep officer, address, and other entity information up to date.
The chart below outlines the state-level process for renewing sales tax exemption.
Alabama
Alabama
To renew exemption from state sales tax:
Agency:
Alabama Department of Revenue
Due:
Most certificates are renewed annually.
Notes:
The exact date of renewal is found on the current exemption certificate.
Alaska
Alaska
To renew exemption from state sales tax:
Not required
Alaska does not have sales or use taxes.
Arizona
Arizona
To renew exemption from state sales tax:
Not required
Arizona does not offer an overall exemption for nonprofits, but they allow exemptions for some single transactions. For a list of the few available exemptions, contact the Arizona Department of Revenue.
More information: Arizona Department of Revenue
Arkansas
Arkansas
To renew exemption from state sales tax:
Not required
Arkansas does not offer general exemptions to sales tax, so there is no renewal.
More information: Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration
California
California
To renew exemption from state sales tax:
Not required
California does not offer blanket exemptions to nonprofits. Charities that qualify for an exemption under a specific type of sale may have ongoing requirements.
More information: California Department of Tax and Fee Administration
Colorado
Colorado
To renew exemption from state sales tax:
Not required
Colorado does not have a renewal requirement for sales tax exemption.
More information: Colorado Department of Revenue
Connecticut
Connecticut
To renew exemption from state sales tax:
Not required
Connecticut does not have a renewal requirement for sales tax exemption.
Delaware
Delaware
To renew exemption from state sales tax:
Not required
Delaware does not currently have a state level sales tax.
New Hampshire does not currently have a state level sales tax.
New Jersey
New Jersey
To renew exemption from state sales tax:
Not required
New Jersey does not have a renewal requirement for sales tax exemption, but organization information must be kept up to date.
More information: New Jersey Department of the Treasury - Division of Taxation
New Mexico
New Mexico
To renew exemption from state sales tax:
Not required
New Mexico does not have a renewal requirement for sales tax exemption, but organization information most be kept up to date.
New York
New York
To renew exemption from state sales tax:
Not required
There is no renewal application for New York tax exemptions, however, businesses may be required to update address and officer information when changes occur.
More information: New York State Department of Taxation and Finance
North Carolina
North Carolina
To renew exemption from state sales tax:
Not required
More information: North Carolina Department of Revenue
North Dakota
North Dakota
To renew exemption from state sales tax:
Not required
North Dakota does not currently offer general sales tax exemptions for nonprofits.
More information: North Dakota Office of State Tax Commissioner
Ohio
Ohio
To renew exemption from state sales tax:
Not required
Ohio does not have a renewal requirement for sales tax exemption.
Oklahoma
Oklahoma
To renew exemption from state sales tax:
Not required
Depending on the type of organization, renewal may be required. Most exempt organizations do not have a renewal requirement.
More information: Oklahoma Tax Commission
Oregon
Oregon
To renew exemption from state sales tax:
Not required
Oregon does not currently have a state level sales tax.
Every fourth year the department issues new exemption certificates to nonprofits. No application is required, but organization information must be kept up to date.
More information: Tennessee Department of Revenue
Texas
Texas
To renew exemption from state sales tax:
Not required
There is no renewal requirement for Texas tax exemption.
More information: Texas Comptroller
Utah
Utah
To renew exemption from state sales tax:
Not required
There is no renewal application for Utah tax exemptions, however, businesses are required to update address and officer information when changes occur.
More information: Utah State Tax Commission
Vermont
Vermont
To renew exemption from state sales tax:
Not required
There is no renewal requirement for Vermont tax exemption.
Use MyTax Illinois to quickly renew your Sales Tax Exemption (E) number electronically by scanning the above required documentation and attaching the scanned files to your renewal request.
These exemptions expire every fourth year, and certificates for the current period expire December 31, 2023. Exemption card holders can renew their cards online by following these directions, or by contacting the department at 615-253-0600 or revenue.support@tn.gov.
Exemption and resale certificates must be kept for four years following the completion of the last sale covered by the certificate. See §3.281 of this title (relating to Records Required; Information Required) and §3.282 of this title (relating to Auditing Taxpayer Records).
Renewing Your Certificate: Your Consumer's Certificate of Exemption will be valid for a period of five (5) years. If you wish to renew your exemption, you must submit another Application for Consumer's Certificate of Exemption (Form DR-5) and copies of the required documentation.
Purchasers may either document their tax-exempt purchases by completing Form CRT-61, Certificate of Resale, or by making their own certificate. A copy of the certificate must be provided to the retailer. Certificates of Resale should be updated at least every three years.
Your Illinois Sales Tax Exemption Certificate is an important tax document that authorizes you under the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act to purchase tangible personal property for use or consumption tax-free. If you wish to be registered for any other taxes or fees, you must complete a new application.
Every fourth year, the Tennessee Department of Revenue reissues nonprofit and agricultural certificates of exemption to all current exemption holders. Other exemption certificates are not updated and remain in effect unless there is a change in location requiring the certificate to be reissued.
You need to speak to your GP or doctor to apply for a new certificate. We'll send you a reminder around one month before your current certificate expires. It's your own responsibility to check that your certificate is valid when you claim free NHS prescriptions.
Some customers are exempt from paying sales tax under Tennessee law. Examples include government agencies, some nonprofit organizations, and merchants purchasing goods for resale. Sellers are required to collect a valid exemption or resale certificate from buyers to validate each exempt transaction.
Intended Use: The Resale Certificate is used for buying products intended for resale, while the Exemption Certificate is used for tax-exempt organizations or specific types of transactions.
Some customers are exempt from paying sales tax under Texas law. Examples include government agencies, some nonprofit organizations, and merchants purchasing goods for resale. Sellers are required to collect a valid exemption or resale certificate from buyers to validate each exempt transaction.
Texas sales and use tax exempts tangible personal property that becomes an ingredient or component of an item manufactured for sale, as well as taxable services performed on a manufactured product to make it more marketable.
You must keep the exemption certificate for at least three years from the due date of the sales tax return on which the last sale using the exemption certificate was reported.
Certain types of income, such as portions of retirement income and some academic scholarships, are tax exempt, meaning that they are not included as part of a filer's taxable income.
A County Vendor's License is a one-time $25.00 fee. It will not expire as long as you are reporting taxable sales. If you need a duplicate copy of your current Vendor's License you may get a copy from the Lucas County Auditor's Office in person or by mail. A Transient Vendor's License is a one-time $25.00 fee.
You need to speak to your GP or doctor to apply for a new certificate. We'll send you a reminder around one month before your current certificate expires.
“Exclusively charitable,” religious or educational organizations, governmental bodies, and schools can be exempt from sales tax. To obtain an exemption, an organization must apply for an IDOR-issued identification number.
Some customers are exempt from paying sales tax under Illinois law. Examples include government agencies, some nonprofit organizations, and merchants purchasing goods for resale. Sellers are required to collect a valid exemption or resale certificate from buyers to validate each exempt transaction.
To apply for an initial or renewal tax exemption card, eligible missions and their members should submit an application on the Department's E-Government (E-Gov) system. Applications are generally processed within five business days.
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