Iowa Department of Revenue
Iowa Sales Tax Exemption Certificate
Energy Used in Processing /Agriculture
This is not a claim for refund form.
This form is to be completed by the purchaser and provided to the
seller of the energy used in processing/agriculture to exempt future
purchases from sales tax. To obtain a refund of sales tax previously
This document is to be completed by a purchaser
paid on energy used for processing or agriculture, obtain form IA
to claim exemption from sales/use tax.
843 (22-009) by calling 1-800-532-1531 (Iowa only) or 515-281-
7239 or download from our Web site at . An
Certificates are valid for up to three years.
energy study must be attached to the IA 843 in order to receive a
refund.
Purchaser
Seller Name
Address
Address
City
State
ZIP
City
State
ZIP
SSN/FEIN
Phone #
General Nature of Business
FUEL PURCHASED:
Electricity
Gas
Other, specify: ________________
REASON FOR EXEMPTION:
Grain Drying
Raising Livestock
Generating Electricity
Manufacturing
Other, specify: ___________________________
PERCENTAGE EXEMPTION CLAIM FOR PERIOD BEGINNING: ________________________________
Meter No. _____________________________
100% Used in Processing/Agriculture
Utility Account No. _______________________
100% Used in Processing/Agriculture
Other Purposes
_______ % Exempt
________ % Taxable
If fuel is not metered, explain method of purchase and storage.
Documentation supporting the exemption must be provided with this certificate in order for a seller to accept the exemption
certificate. The acceptance of a properly-completed certificate relieves the seller of liability. The documentation must be specific
when listing processing/agricultural activities. All taxable activities must also be listed except that they may be combined into
more general categories such as lighting, office, heating, air conditioning, etc. A purchaser may petition the Iowa Department of
Revenue for a review of its fuel exemption certificate. If information necessary to determine exemption percentage is not provided,
the Department will request additional information. If the Department does not review the certificate within 12 months from the
date the application for review is made, the fuel exemption certificate is deemed to be correct. “Fuel” includes gas, electricity,
water, heat, steam, and any other tangible personal property consumed in creating heat, power, or steam.
Under penalties of perjury, I swear or affirm that the information on and attached to this form is true and correct as to
every material matter.
Authorized Signature of Owner, Partner, or Corporate Officer: ____________________________________________
Title: _______________________________________________ Date: ____________________
31-113a (08/16/11)