TN Sales Tax Exemption Form - Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement Certificate of Exemption Instructions

Sep 19, 2026

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Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement Certificate of Exemption instructions guide purchasers in claiming exemption from sales tax on purchases that would otherwise be taxable. The form requires entering the correct state postal abbreviation, choosing the appropriate certificate type (single purchase or blanket), and providing complete purchaser and seller identification and business details. It also explains that exemptions are state-specific, purchasers remain responsible for eligibility, and incorrect claims can trigger tax, interest, and civil or criminal penalties.

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Certificate of Exemption

Warning to purchaser

Exemption certificate fields and selections

Multistate Supplemental section

Instructions for completing the exemption certificate

Single purchase vs blanket certificate

Purchaser information requirements

Multistate supplemental considerations

Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement Reset Form Print Form Certificate of Exemption Warning to purchaser: This is a multistate form. Not all states allow all exemptions listed on this form. Purchasers are responsible for knowing if they qualify to claim exemption from tax in the state that is due tax on this sale. The state that is due tax on this sale will be notified that you claimed exemption from sales tax. You will be held liable for any tax and interest, as well as civil and criminal penalties imposed by the member state, if you are not eligible to claim this exemption. Sellers may not accept a certificate of exemption for an entity-based exemption on a sale at a location operated by the seller within the designated state if the state does not allow such an entity-based exemption. Enter the two-letter postal abbreviation for the state under whose laws you are claiming exemption. Check if you are attaching the Multistate Supplemental form. Check one: Single purchase certificate. Relates to invoice/purchase order \# . Blanket certificate. If checked, this certificate continues in force until canceled by the purchaser. Print or type Type of business Reason for exemption Name of purchaser Business address City State Zip code Purchaser’s tax ID number State of issue Country of issue | If no tax ID number,
enter one of the following: | FEIN | Driver’s license number/State issued ID number
state of issue number | Foreign diplomat number | | --- | --- | --- | --- | Name of seller from whom you are purchasing, leasing or renting | Seller’s address | City | State | Zip code | | --- | --- | --- | --- | Type of business. Check the number that describes your business. 01 Accommodation and food services 02 Agricultural, forestry, fishing, hunting 03 Construction 04 Finance and insurance 05 Information, publishing and communications 06 Manufacturing 07 Mining 08 Real estate 09 Rental and leasing 10 Retail trade 11 Transportation and warehousing 12 Utilities 13 Wholesale trade 14 Business services 15 Professional services 16 Education and health-care services 17 Nonprofit organization 18 Government 19 Not a business 20 Other (explain) Reason for exemption. Check the letter that identifies the reason for the exemption. A B C D E F G Federal government (department) State or local government (name) Tribal government (name) Foreign diplomat \# Charitable organization \# Religious or educational organization \# Resale \# H I J K L M Agricultural production \# Industrial production/manufacturing \# Direct pay permit \# Multiple points of use (services, digital goods, or computer software delivered electronically) Direct mail \# Other (explain) Sign here (Rev. 3/06) I declare that the information on this certificate is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. | Signature of authorized purchaser | Print name here | Title | Date | | --- | --- | --- | --- | Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement Certificate of Exemption: Multistate Supplemental Name of purchaser State Reason for exemption Identification number (if required) AR IA IN KS KY MI MN NC ND NE NJ NV OH OK SD TN UT WV WY (Rev. 1/06) Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement Certificate of Exemption Instructions Use this form to claim exemption from sales tax on purchases of otherwise taxable items. The purchaser must complete all fields on the exemption certificate and provide the fully completed certificate to the seller in order to claim exemption. Warning to purchaser: You are responsible for ensuring that you are eligible for the exemption you are claiming. You will be held liable for any tax and interest, and possibly penalties imposed by the member state due the tax on your purchase, if

FAQs

What does the purchaser need to complete to claim a sales tax exemption?

The purchaser must complete all required fields on the exemption certificate and provide the fully completed certificate to the seller to claim the exemption.

How does a purchaser choose between a single purchase certificate and a blanket certificate?

Check the single purchase option for one transaction and include the invoice or purchase order number. If not checked, the certificate is treated as a blanket certificate and remains valid for recurring purchases until canceled by the purchaser.

What responsibilities and liabilities apply if the purchaser is not eligible for the exemption?

The purchaser is responsible for ensuring eligibility. If the purchase is not legally exempt, the purchaser is held liable for any tax, interest, and possibly penalties imposed by the member state.

Sep 19, 2026

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