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As troops / groups registered with GSUSA, you qualify for exemption from state sales tax on purchases made for Girl Scout program purposes.
The Tax Exempt Organization Certificate is Form ST-5. Some businesses wish to keep a copy on file while others ask that you produce the form each time you make a purchase. You may make copies of this form as needed. Some businesses may choose not to honor an exemption. In this instance you may choose to pay the tax or go elsewhere.
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Tax Exempt purchases are regulated by the State Sales Tax Bureau and it is the responsibility of the Exempt Organization to monitor its proper use. In addition, New Jersey regulations state that: The use of an Exempt Organization Certificate by any individual to make purchases not directly related to the activities of the Exempt Organization is considered to be grounds for revocation of the Exempt Organization Permit. Misuse of a Tax Exempt Organization Certificate is punishable by fine and /or imprisonment and can jeopardize the privilege of Tax Exempt status for the entire Council.
Should you have any question about a whether or not a purchase is allowed to be Tax Exempt please contact the Membership Department.
Due to the number Girl Scout troops arranging trips to the Rocking Horse Ranch in Highland, New York we offer a New York Tax Exempt Organization Certificate upon request. A copy of an approved trip application must accompany all New York State requests.
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