Line 3 Entity Exemption
Type of Entity. If you are claiming an exemption based on your tax-exempt status, mark the type of exempt entity.
Charitable Organization. This exemption applies to goods or services that are reasonably used exclusively in the conduct of a charitable organization’s regular charitable functions and activities. Charitable organizations generally include section 501(c3) organizations and section 501(c) (19) veterans' organizations. For more information, see Department guidance publication Sales and Use Tax Topics: Charitable Organizations.
U.S. or Colorado State or Local Government. This exemption applies to goods or services that are:
- Reasonably used in only a governmental capacity; and
- Purchased by the U.S. government; the State of Colorado; any Colorado local government including a county, city, school district, or special district; or any department, institution, or agency of these developed by the Multistate Tax Commission, or in another governments, including a Federal Credit Union or Farm format in your records. Credit Bank. Verify
For more information, see Department guidance publication Sales and Use Tax Topics: Governmental Entities. First, verify the validity of any state-issued sales tax license or exemption certificate in one of the following ways:
Affordable Housing Project. This exemption applies to purchases by a qualifying entity for use in a qualifying Go to Colorado.gov/RevenueOnline, click the link to project that the entity owns, leases, or constructs. For more “Verify a License or Certificate,” and keep a record of information, see Department guidance publication FYI its number and expiration date; or Sales 95: Sales/Use Tax Exemption for Affordable Housing Inspect a physical copy of the license or certificate, Projects. ensure it is complete and has not expired, and keep a
Tribe or Member. Mark the type of qualifying purchaser. copy of it. This exemption applies only to sales made on or delivered Second, consider whether the goods or services would to a Colorado reservation. For more information, see reasonably be used for the exempt purpose claimed. If Department guidance publication Sales and Use Tax multiple wholesale exemptions are marked, ensure the Topics: Tribal Exemption. description of the ordinary course of business is sufficiently
Qualifying Payment. Mark the type of payment, unless detailed to explain all of the exempt uses claimed. the exemption is for a tribal member or entity owned by a When required, also verify and document that the purchase tribe or member. The purchase must be made directly from is made directly from the funds of the entity claiming the the funds of the exempt entity. A purchase authorization exemption. may include a bid, purchase order, contract, or other agreement with the exempt entity. Re-check the validity of any sales tax license or exemption certificate after its expiration date, or if you have reason
Line 4 Other Exemption
If you are claiming any other type of exemption, describe: to doubt whether the previous verification is valid or applicable.
- The exemption claimed, including, if possible, the statute or rule defining it; and
- Your qualifications, including how you will use the items purchased.
For a contractor exemption, include the project name.
For a diplomatic exemption, enter whether the exemption card is for a mission or personal exemption, and describe the restrictions stated on the card. For more information, visit the U.S. Office of Foreign Missions website at state.gov/sales-tax-exemption.
Line 5 Purchaser Signature
This form must be signed by the purchaser, or a person authorized to execute this form on behalf of the purchaser. The purchaser remains directly liable for the reporting and payment of sales or use tax, plus interest and any applicable penalties, for any purchase that is found to not qualify for the exemption or used in a manner that does not qualify for the exemption.
Seller Instructions
A seller should follow these steps to obtain and retain sufficient information and documentation from the purchaser to verify their eligibility for the exemption. If you cannot resolve a doubt about the purchaser’s eligibility, collect the applicable tax.
Document
Collect and keep the required information using this form DR 5002, the Uniform Sales & Use Tax Resale Certificate
Verify
First, verify the validity of any state-issued sales tax license or exemption certificate in one of the following ways:
- Go to Colorado.gov/RevenueOnline, click the link to “Verify a License or Certificate,” and keep a record of its number and expiration date; or
- Inspect a physical copy of the license or certificate, ensure it is complete and has not expired, and keep a copy of it.
Second, consider whether the goods or services would reasonably be used for the exempt purpose claimed. If multiple wholesale exemptions are marked, ensure the description of the ordinary course of business is sufficiently detailed to explain all of the exempt uses claimed. When required, also verify and document that the purchase is made directly from the funds of the entity claiming the exemption.
Update
Re-check the validity of any sales tax license or exemption certificate after its expiration date, or if you have reason to doubt whether the previous verification is valid or applicable.