What is/is not exempt from sales tax?
Hotel and catering “service” taxes are not considered sales tax. The University’s DC sales tax exemption now extends to restaurant meals and catering services. In order to have these exempted from DC sales tax, the individual must present a valid GU DC Sales and Use Tax Exemption Certificate, the purpose of the event must be GU related, and the payment must be made with GU funds (University Check, GU AmEx Card, GU ProCard (for non-restricted commodities)). Vendors have the right to refuse to accept the GU DC Sales and Use Tax Exemption Certificate, but let the Tax Office know if this happens. (John Kotwicki and Lawrence Smith, 10/19/07) (states and jurisdictions where GU currently has sales tax exemptions) Please note that in Virginia, the tax exemption is not applicable to the purchase of taxable services, such as meals or lodging.
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