How to Claim State Sales Tax Exemption for Your Business

If your business qualifies for a state sales tax exemption, you must submit a valid exemption certificate to ensure you are not charged sales tax on your purchases. This guide provides the necessary steps to claim a state sales tax exemption for your account.

In this article, we will cover:

• How to Submit Your State Sales Tax Exemption Certificate
• After Submission: Important Considerations
• Review

Submitting Your State Sales Tax Exemption Certificate

To set up your account for tax-exempt purchases, please follow the steps below. Failure to provide a correctly completed form will result in an email from our Tax Department requesting additional information.

1. Obtain the Correct Form: Each state has its own rules and required certificate forms. You must first obtain the correct, current form from your state's official tax or revenue website.
    
2. Complete the Form Accurately: When filling out the form, you must include the following details:
   • Your full business name and address
   • Your state-issued exemption number (if applicable)
   • Your signature and the date
   • Your Account # / Customer ID # is written clearly on the form
   Note: The applicable state for tax is based on the address of the Account Holder on file.
3. Issue the Certificate Correctly: Be sure the Certificate is issued to the following entity and address:

   Network Solutions, LLC
   5335 Gate Parkway
   Jacksonville, Florida, 32256
    

4. Email the Completed Form: Once the form is fully and accurately completed, email it to [email protected]. If you have an open support ticket regarding this matter, you can also attach the form in your reply there.

After Submission: Important Considerations

After you claim state sales tax exemption and your form is submitted, keep the following points in mind:

• Upon review and validation by our Tax Department, your account will be set as exempt for the state your submission specifies. Future purchases will not have sales tax added.
• If you use purchases from this account for a non-exempt purpose, you are personally liable for remitting the tax directly to the state.
• The exemption does not apply if you charge purchases on a personal credit card instead of your designated exempt-business credit card.
• For specific tax advice regarding your business, please consult your tax professional.

Review

This guide has outlined the essential steps to claim a state sales tax exemption for your business account. The process requires you to obtain the correct form from your state, complete it with all necessary business details and your customer ID, issue it to Network Solutions, LLC, and email it to [email protected]. Following these instructions carefully will ensure your account is set up for tax-exempt status promptly.