Are sales and use tax rates and regulations the same between and among the different states?
No, sales tax rates and regulations vary greatly from state to state. Back to top Do all states levy sales and/or use tax? No, there are five states that do not have sales/use tax regulations; these are Alaska, New Hampshire, Montana, Oregon and Delaware. Back to top When can I claim a valid Exemption from sales and/or use tax? You may be exempt from sales tax if you meet all the following criteria: • You are a reseller of like-kind equipment as the equipment you just bought; and • You have a valid Seller Permit (or its equivalent) from your state; and • You have completed the Exemption or Resale Certificate for your state and submitted it to Two-Way Trading Co., Inc.; and • You have submitted a Bill of Lading from a common carrier for shipment of your purchase. Back to top Why are Resale Certificates required? If you purchase tangible personal property but intend to resale it yourself, the transaction is not subject to sales or use tax provided the sale is properly documented. As a re