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Texas Resale Certificate vs. Sales Tax Permit: Which Document Does Your Supplier Need?

OTIN Editorial Team — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 20:21:20 +0000

In most Texas resale transactions, your supplier needs a properly completed Form 01-339, Texas Sales and Use Tax Resale Certificate—not merely your sales tax permit or permit number. The certificate tells the supplier why the taxable items are being purchased without sales…

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New York Resale Certificate vs. Certificate of Authority: What Each Document Does

OTIN Editorial Team — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:17:31 +0000

The Certificate of Authority and Form ST-120 Resale Certificate serve different purposes. A New York Certificate of Authority establishes that a business is registered with the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance for sales tax purposes. It authorizes the business…

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How to Fill Out a Resale Certificate Correctly

OTIN Editorial Team — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 04:35:27 +0000

To fill out a resale certificate correctly, first identify the state and locality governing the transaction, obtain the certificate or format accepted there, and complete every applicable field. Clearly identify the purchaser and seller, provide the requested registration information, describe the property…

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Resale Certificate vs Seller’s Permit: How They Work Together

OTIN Editorial Team — Wed, 02 Sep 2026 04:18:22 +0000

A seller’s permit and a resale certificate address different parts of a taxable-goods transaction. The seller’s permit generally relates to the business’s authority or registration to make sales under a state’s system. A resale certificate is presented to a supplier when inventory…

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How to Get a Resale Certificate in DC (Washington, D.C.)

OTIN Editorial Team — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 04:01:33 +0000

Direct answer: Washington, D.C. and Washington state use different tax systems. If your business operates in the District of Columbia, do not use Washington state’s My DOR reseller-permit process. Start with the separate guide to getting a resale certificate in Washington, D.C.…

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Texas Form 01-339 Resale Certificate: How to Complete It

OTIN Editorial Team — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:01:44 +0000

Texas Form 01-339 is used to document a qualifying purchase for resale. Complete the front of the form, identify both purchaser and seller, provide the applicable tax permit or registration number, describe the purchase and your business, and sign and date the…

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New York Form ST-120 Resale Certificate: How to Complete It

OTIN Editorial Team — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:35:16 +0000

New York Form ST-120 is a resale certificate that an eligible purchaser gives to a seller when buying qualifying property or services for resale. The purchaser completes the form; it is not submitted directly to the New York State Tax Department. A…

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Using an Out-of-State Resale Certificate: When It Is Accepted

OTIN Editorial Team — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:57:08 +0000

An out-of-state resale certificate may be accepted, but acceptance is not automatic. The answer depends on the state governing the purchase, the certificate or form being presented, the buyer’s registration status, the type of transaction, and the seller’s documentation policy. Sales-tax exemptions…

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Do Resale Certificates Expire? State-by-State Renewal Rules

OTIN Editorial Team — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:57:05 +0000

Resale certificates do not all expire on the same schedule. A certificate may remain effective until revoked, expire at the end of each calendar year, require an update after a set interval, or carry a permit-specific expiration date. The controlling rule depends…

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Washington Reseller Permit vs Resale Certificate: What Online Sellers Need in 2026

OTIN Editorial Team — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:49:34 +0000

Who This Guide Is For: Washington online sellers, marketplace sellers, and small businesses that buy inventory tax-free for resale and need to understand when to use a WA reseller permit versus a resale certificate in 2026. Start Your Application Key Takeaways In Washington, you generally give vendors a Washington Reseller Permit (not a generic “resale

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