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501(c)(3) Nonprofits and Sales Tax: What to Know

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501(c)(3) nonprofits (NPOs) are tax-exempt charitable organizations that promote a social cause or provide a public benefit. Examples of nonprofits can include everything from churches to art museums to political organizations. What Is a Nonprofit? The IRS defines NPOs as organizations that are “operated exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, testing for public safety, literary, educational, …

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How to Get an Idaho Sales Tax Permit

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When you are starting a business in Idaho and intend to sell goods or food or offer services, you will need to register your business with the Idaho State Tax Commission. There are specific licenses and registrations you need to obtain to legally operate your business, including an Idaho sales tax permit. What Is an …

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Sales Tax vs. Use Tax: What’s the Difference?

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Although it’s common to speak of “sales and use tax” as a single entity, the term actually describes two distinct types of taxes: (1) sales tax and (2) use tax. Both types can apply to the sale of taxable goods or services. However, any given taxable transaction will involve only sales tax or use tax—if …

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8 Benefits of Getting an EIN

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When you are starting a new business, there are several things you will need to do before you can start conducting business transactions. All new businesses need to register with their state in order to be considered a legal business entity. Furthermore, there are specific permits, licenses, and other registration requirements you may need. You …

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How to Get a New Mexico Resale Certificate

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When you are starting a business in New Mexico and intend to sell goods to your customers, obtaining a New Mexico resale certificate can be beneficial. New Mexico is one of the few states that does not have a state sales tax. Instead, businesses register for a Gross Receipts Tax permit. This permit is similar …

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How to Get a Hawaii Resale Certificate

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When you operate a business in Hawaii, you are required to pay general excise taxes on any items you purchase from your vendors and suppliers. You must still pay this tax even when buying inventory items you intend to resell to your customers. The current general excise tax rate is 4%. However, there can be …

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How to Get a West Virginia Resale Certificate

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When you operate a small business in West Virginia where you sell goods and products at retail to customers, it is highly recommended that your business apply for and obtain a West Virginia resale certificate. It does not matter where you operate your business—from a physical location, out of your home, or online—you will want …

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How to Get an Alaska Resale Certificate

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While Alaska does not have a state sales tax, like other states, the state does allow local jurisdictions to impose a sales tax on various goods and services. So, when you are starting a small business in Alaska, you will need to obtain an Alaska resale certificate. What Is a Resale Certificate? A resale …

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What’s a Georgia Sales Tax Certificate?

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Entrepreneurs in Georgia need to have various permits and licenses in place before they open and, often, the sales and use tax permit is included on this list. We reveal what it is, who needs it and why, and how to get it for your business fast. What Is a Georgia Sales and Use Tax …

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