Iowa Sales Tax Certificate Obtain a business sales tax resale number for $125.00.

	Benefits Avoid paying Iowa sales tax on qualifying purchases. Wholesaler registration for greater discounts on products. Compliance with  Iowa State Law.

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	Who needs one? If you run any type of business that sells a product, you are required by Iowa law to have a Iowa Sales Tax Resale Number.

3 Reasons for Obtaining a State Sales Tax Certificate are listed below.

1. Iowa law requires virtually every type of business to obtain a Iowa Sales Tax Certificate Number. If you sell goods on eBay or the internet and ship them to someone in the state you reside, then you must collect sales tax from the buyer and pay the collected tax to your state on a monthly or quarterly basis. If you sell less than $4 million in annual sales, you do not have to collect or pay sales tax on out-of-state sales.
   • Iowa Sales Tax Resale Certificate Example: If you live in Iowa and you sell or ship something to someone else in Iowa, then you must collect and pay sales tax to the State of Iowa. But, if you sell the same item to someone outside the State of Iowa, you need not charge sales tax, but must report the exempt tax sale to the State of Iowa.
      
2. You are able to purchase items without paying Iowa sales tax. When you buy an item that you plan to resell, you can purchase it without paying Iowa sales tax. Items must be for resale or qualified business use.
   • Iowa Sales Tax Resale Certificate Example: If you go to a wholesaler and buy a computer you plan to sell [like eBay], you  may purchase the item without paying state sales tax.
3. Wholesale companies in Iowa require a sales tax resale certificate. Virtually all legitimate wholesale companies will ask for a copy of your resale certificate before they will sell to you at wholesale prices. Also, wholesale companies, require a Iowa state sales tax certificate number to open a commercial account.
   • Iowa Sales Tax Resale Certificate Example: Wholesale trade shows and merchandise marts require a copy before letting you participate.

Obtain a State Sales Tax Resale Certificate
Number for your business for $125.00.