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Consumer's Certificate of Exemption
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Issued Pursuant to Chapter 212, Florida Statutes
Certificate Number
Effective Date
Expiration Date
Exemption Category
This certifies that
is exempt from the payment of Florida sales and use tax on real property rented, transient rental property rented, tangible
personal property purchased or rented, or services purchased.
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Important Information for Exempt Organizations
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1.
You must provide all vendors and suppliers with an exemption certificate before making tax-exempt purchases.
See Rule 12A-1.038, Florida Administrative Code (FAC).
2.
Your Consumer’s Certificate of Exemption is to be used solely by your organization for your organization’s
customary nonprofit activities.
3.
Purchases made by an individual on behalf of the organization are taxable, even if the individual will be
reimbursed by the organization.
4.
This exemption applies only to purchases your organization makes. The sale or lease to others by your
organization of tangible personal property, sleeping accommodations or other real property is taxable. Your
organization must register, and collect and remit sales and use tax on such taxable transactions. Note:
Churches are exempt from this requirement except when they are the lessor of real property (Rule 12A-1.070,
FAC).
5.
It is a criminal offense to fraudulently present this certificate to evade the payment of sales tax. Under no
circumstances should this certificate be used for the personal benefit of any individual. Violators will be liable for
payment of the sales tax plus a penalty of 200% of the tax, and may be subject to conviction of a third degree
felony. Any violation will necessitate the revocation of this certificate.
6.
If you have questions regarding your exemption certificate, please contact the Exemption Unit of Central
Registration at 850-487-4130. The mailing address is PO BOX 6480, Tallahassee, FL 32314-6480.