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When filling out the form, pay attention to these key areas:
1. The first section asks for your business information and registration details. Complete each field accurately:
2. After entering your business details, move on to the property description section. Describe the goods you plan to purchase for resale:
Review these two sections before you finalize the form. They contain the information sellers use to confirm your tax-exempt status.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does this certificate allow me to do?
It lets you buy goods without paying sales tax when those goods are intended for resale. The buyer takes on the tax obligation and collects sales tax from their own customers when the goods are sold.
Is the certificate valid in all states?
No. The form is accepted in Arizona, New Mexico, and other border states that have joined the agreement. Always check with your supplier before using it in a new state. If the seller's state does not accept this form, you may need a state-specific exemption certificate instead.
How long do I need to keep copies?
Keep signed copies for at least four years. This matches the audit period in Arizona and New Mexico. Some states require longer retention periods, so confirm the rules in each state where you do business.
Can one certificate cover multiple purchases from the same supplier?
Yes, in many cases. You can issue a blanket resale certificate to a supplier, covering all purchases for a set period, often one year. Confirm with your supplier that they accept blanket certificates before using this approach.
What happens if a seller accepts an invalid certificate?
The seller may be responsible for paying the uncollected sales tax, plus penalties and interest. This is why sellers verify the buyer's tax ID and check that all fields are complete before accepting any resale certificate.
Related Resale and Tax Exemption Forms
Depending on where your business operates, you may also need these forms:
- Uniform Sales Tax Certificate - a multi-state resale certificate accepted in more than a dozen states
- Association Resale Certificate - for nonprofit associations making tax-exempt purchases for resale
- Iowa Resale Certificate Form - for qualifying tax-exempt purchases within Iowa
- Maryland Sales and Use Tax Resale Certificate - required for resale purchases in Maryland