How to Claim State Sales Tax Exemption for Your Business
Getting a state sales tax exemption for your business can seem overwhelming, but with the proper guidance, it's easy. This article is tailored for customers who qualify for the state sales tax exemption.
Submitting Your State Sales Tax Exemption Certificate
If you are exempt from state sales tax, we must have a valid exemption certificate on file from you before we can set up your account for tax-exempt purchases. To do that, follow the instructions listed below.
Each state has its own rules and required certificate forms, so you first need to obtain the correct form from your states' official website and complete it accurately and fully before returning it to us. If you do not fill it out correctly, you will receive an email from our Tax Department specifying what is still needed.
The form must include:
- Full business name
- Full business address
- Your state-issued exemption number (if applicable)
- Your signature Dated by you as the legal purchaser
- Your Account # / Customer ID # needs to be written on the form
- Be sure the Certificate is issued to one of the below:
Register.com
5335 Gate Parkway
Jacksonville, Florida, 32256
Network Solutions, LLC
5335 Gate Parkway
Jacksonville, Florida, 32256
Once completed, email the form to [email protected]. If you have an open ticket on the matter, you can also respond there.
Upon review and validation by our Tax Department, your account will be set as exempt from tax in the state your submission specifies, and any future purchases will not have sales tax added.
If you should use your purchases for a non-exempt purpose, you are liable for remitting the tax directly to the state. The exemption does not apply if you charge these purchases on a personal credit card instead of your exempt-business credit card.
For tax advice, please see your tax professional.