Do I need to charge sales tax to a non-profit organization?

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If you sold products to a non-profit or other exempt organization, you do not need to charge them sales tax.

However, you do need to obtain a SALES TAX EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE from that non-profit organization. An example of this certificate in Illinois is: http://tax.illinois.gov/taxforms/sales/Schedule-RE.pdf You will retain this certificate for your records.

Make sure you obtain this certificate before you make the sale!

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