Items that are purchased in raw material or component form are eligible for sales tax exemptions since they are used in the production or alteration of a final product sold to an end user. Items purchased for resale are tax exempt as it is assumed that the end user consumer will pay the sales tax on them. Tax exempt organizations such as nonprofit companies or churches are not responsible for paying sales tax.

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

