97-044

Response July 28, 1997

 

 

REQUEST LETTER

 

Date: July 3, 1997

 

Re: Letter Request for Tax Assistance

 

Is a valid out-of-state registration number acceptable in the State of Utah on a resale Exemption Certificate? The purchaser does not conduct business (other than purchases for resale) in the State of Utah.

 

For example: ABC Company is an automotive brakes repair specialist which operates in another state. In order to get a necessary part to supply his customer an ABC employee drives across the border into Utah and makes a purchase. At the time of purchase the ABC employee presents an Exemption Certificate with an out-of-state registration number. The part will be resold in another state. ABC Company has no locations in the State of Utah and transacts no business other than the occasional purchase of merchandise for resale.

 

Should you have any questions please contact me at the phone number listed below.

 

Sincerely,

 

NAME

 

RESPONSE LETTER

 

July 28, 1997

 

 

 

 

NAME

ADDRESS

CITY STATE ZIP

 

Advisory Opinion: Recording resale exemptions on purchases by out-of-state vendors.

 

Dear NAME,

 

We have received your request for sales tax guidance pertaining to purchases for resale by vendors operating outside of Utah. An out-of-state vendor may make purchases for resale tax free upon presenting an exemption certificate (TC-721NR, copy enclosed) to the Utah vendor. It is appropriate for the purchaser to include his out-of-state registration number on this form. Please follow instructions on the form. You may copy the form as necessary for your out-of-state customers.

 

Please let us know if you have other questions.

 

 

For the Commission,

Joe B. Pacheco,

Commissioner