A seller’s permit allows a company to makes sales inside a state and collect/remit sales tax for those sales. Conversely, a resale certificate allows a buyer (such as a retailer) to purchase goods from a supplier (such as a wholesaler) without having to pay sales tax on the goods that would otherwise be taxable. It is the responsibility of the supplier to keep a copy of the resale certificate for compliance purposes and the responsibility of the retailer to collect sales tax when the goods are sold.
Resale Certificates Explained: What New Business Owners in the US Need to Know
Resale certificates are essential tools for new businesses to purchase inventory tax-free. By preventing double taxation, they ensure retailers only collect sales tax from end
