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The document outlines the procedures and requirements for completing the Illinois Department of Revenue's CRT-61 Certificate of Resale and ST-587 Equipment Exemption Certificate. It details the steps for identifying sellers and purchasers, describing property, and certifying purchases for resale or tax-exempt equipment use. The document emphasizes the importance of maintaining accurate records, including registration numbers, and specifies that sellers must keep these certificates as proof of tax-exempt sales.

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Who qualifies for sales tax exemption in Illinois?

Tax-exempt customers Some customers are exempt from paying sales tax under Illinois law. Examples include government agencies, some nonprofit organizations, and merchants purchasing goods for resale. Sellers are required to collect a valid exemption or resale certificate from buyers to validate each exempt transaction.

How do I get tax-exempt status in Illinois?

You must apply for a sales tax exemption (E) number by sending in: Form STAX-1, Application for Sales Tax Exemption, The articles of incorporation, The bylaws, The IRS letter, reflecting federal tax-exempt status,

What is an IL Crt 61?

A Certificate of Resale is a statement signed by the purchaser that indicates the merchandise purchased is for resale purposes only, not a sale to an end user, and therefore no tax is due. A completed and signed Form CRT-61, is a valid Certificate of Resale.

How do I get a tax exemption certificate?

Generally, to obtain a sales tax exemption certificate, an exempt institution must first have a valid sales tax account. That account number is put on a form certificate issued by that state and the certificate can be used to purchase goods tax-free.

How do you qualify for tax exemption?

Who Does Not Have to Pay Taxes? You generally dont have to pay taxes if your income is less than the standard deduction or the total of your itemized deductions, if you have a certain number of dependents, if you work abroad and are below the required thresholds, or if youre a qualifying non-profit organization.

Is a resale certificate the same as an EIN?

Is a sellers permit/resale license and EIN/Tax ID the same? These are not the same thing. A sellers permit/resale license is the same as a state tax ID, as both are issued by the state for sales tax purposes. An EIN or federal tax ID number, however, is issued by the federal government, not the state.

Who can claim sales tax exemption?

Depending on the state, these may include government entities, non-profits, and schools, to name a few. It is the buyers responsibility to provide their exemption certificates in order to not be charged sales tax, and sellers need to keep documentation of these exemptions on file.

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