TC-721, Utah Sales Tax Exemption Certificate
TC-721 Rev. 5/10 Utah State Tax Commission Exemption Certificate (Sales, Use, Tourism and Motor Vehicle Rental Tax) Name of business or institution claiming exemption (purchaser) Telephone Num... Read More
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TC-721
Rev. 5/10
Utah State Tax Commission
Exemption Certificate
(Sales, Use, Tourism and Motor Vehicle Rental Tax)
Name of business or institution claiming exemption (purchaser)
Telephone Number
Street Address
City
State
ZIP Code
Authorized Signature
Name (please print)
Title
Name of Seller or Supplier:
Date
The person signing this certificate MUST check the applicable box showing the basis for which the exemption is being claimed.
Questions should be directed (preferably in writing) to Taxpayer Services, Utah State Tax Commission, 210 N 1950 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84134.
Telephone (801) 297-2200, or toll free 1-800-662-4335.
DO NOT SEND THIS CERTIFICATE TO THE TAX COMMISSION
Keep it with your records in case of an audit.
For purchases by government, Native American tribes and public schools, use form TC-721G.
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RESALE OR RE-LEASE
Sales Tax License No. ________________
I certify I am a dealer in tangible personal property or services that
is for resale or re-lease. If I use or consume any tangible personal
property or services I purchase tax free for resale, or if my sales are
of food, beverages, dairy products and similar confections
dispensed from vending machines (see Rule R865-19S-74), I will
report and pay sales tax directly to the Tax Commission on my next
sales and use tax return.
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LEASEBACKS
I certify the tangible personal property leased satisfies the following
conditions: (1) the property is part of a sale-leaseback transaction; (2)
sales or use tax was paid on the initial purchase of the property; and,
(3) the leased property will be capitalized and the lease payments will
be accounted for as payments made under a financing arrangement.
❑
AGRICULTURAL PRODUCER
I certify the items purchased will be used primarily and directly in a
commercial farming operation and qualify for the Utah sales and use
tax exemption.
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COMMERCIAL AIRLINES
I certify the food and beverages purchased are by a commercial
airline for in-flight consumption; or, any parts or equipment
purchased are for use in aircraft operated by common carriers in
interstate or foreign commerce.
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COMMERCIALS, FILMS, AUDIO AND VIDEO TAPES
Sales Tax License No. ________________
I certify that purchases of commercials, films, prerecorded video
tapes, prerecorded audio program tapes or records are for sale or
distribution to motion picture exhibitors, or commercial television or
radio broadcasters. If I subsequently resell items to any other
customer, or use or consume any of these items, I will report any tax
liability directly to the Tax Commission.
❑
FILM, TELEVISION, VIDEO
I certify that purchases, leases or rentals of machinery or equip-
ment will be used by a motion picture or video production company
for the production of media for commercial distribution.
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POLLUTION CONTROL FACILITY
Sales Tax License No. __________________________
I certify our company has been granted a “Certification of Pollution
Control Facilities” as provided for by Utah Code §§19-2-123 through
19-2-127 and as explained in Tax Commission Rule R865-19S-83
by either the Air Quality Board or the Water Quality Board. I further
certify each item of tangible personal property purchased under this
exemption is qualifying machinery or equipment for this purpose.
❑
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
I certify the equipment or device checked below is prescribed by a
licensed physician for human use.
❑
Durable Medical Equipment primarily used to serve a medical
purpose, is not worn in or on the body, and is for home use
only. (Sales of spas and saunas are taxable.)
❑
Mobility Enhancing Equipment primarily used to improve
movement, is for use in a home or motor vehicle, and is not
used by persons with normal mobility.
❑
Prosthetic Device used to replace a missing body part, to prevent
or correct a physical deformity, or support a weak body part. This
is also exempt if purchased by a hospital or medical facility.
(Sales of corrective eyeglasses and contact lenses are taxable.)
❑
Disposable Home Medical Equipment or Supplies that
cannot withstand repeated use and purchased by, for, or on
behalf of a person other than a health care facility, health care
provider or office of a health care provider. The equipment
and supplies must be eligible for payment under Title XVIII,
federal Social Security Act, or the state plan for medical
assistance under Title XIX, federal Social Security Act.
❑
OUT-OF-STATE CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
I certify this tangible personal property will be shipped out of state
and will become part of real property located in a state that does not
have a sales tax or allow credit for tax paid to Utah.
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CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS PURCHASED FOR AIRPORTS
I certify the construction materials are purchased by, on behalf of, or
for the benefit of Salt Lake International Airport, or a new airport
owned or operated by a city in Davis, Utah, Washington or Weber
County. I further certify the construction materials will be installed or
converted into real property owned by and located at the airport.
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CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS PURCHASED FOR RELIGIOUS
AND CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS
I certify the construction materials purchased are on behalf of a
religious or charitable organization. I further certify the purchased
construction materials will be installed or converted into real
property owned by the religious or charitable organization.
Name of religious or charitable organization:
________________________________
Sales Tax Exemption No. _____________________________
Name of project: _______________________
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DIRECT MAIL
Sales Tax License No. ________________
I certify I will report and pay the sales tax for direct mail purchases
on my next Utah Sales and Use Tax Return.
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Rev. 5/10
Utah State Tax Commission
Exemption Certificate
(Sales, Use, Tourism and Motor Vehicle Rental Tax)
Name of business or institution claiming exemption (purchaser)
Telephone Number
Street Address
City
State
ZIP Code
Authorized Signature
Name (please print)
Title
Name of Seller or Supplier:
Date
The person signing this certificate MUST check the applicable box showing the basis for which the exemption is being claimed.
Questions should be directed (preferably in writing) to Taxpayer Services, Utah State Tax Commission, 210 N 1950 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84134.
Telephone (801) 297-2200, or toll free 1-800-662-4335.
DO NOT SEND THIS CERTIFICATE TO THE TAX COMMISSION
Keep it with your records in case of an audit.
For purchases by government, Native American tribes and public schools, use form TC-721G.
❑
RESALE OR RE-LEASE
Sales Tax License No. ________________
I certify I am a dealer in tangible personal property or services that
is for resale or re-lease. If I use or consume any tangible personal
property or services I purchase tax free for resale, or if my sales are
of food, beverages, dairy products and similar confections
dispensed from vending machines (see Rule R865-19S-74), I will
report and pay sales tax directly to the Tax Commission on my next
sales and use tax return.
❑
LEASEBACKS
I certify the tangible personal property leased satisfies the following
conditions: (1) the property is part of a sale-leaseback transaction; (2)
sales or use tax was paid on the initial purchase of the property; and,
(3) the leased property will be capitalized and the lease payments will
be accounted for as payments made under a financing arrangement.
❑
AGRICULTURAL PRODUCER
I certify the items purchased will be used primarily and directly in a
commercial farming operation and qualify for the Utah sales and use
tax exemption.
❑
COMMERCIAL AIRLINES
I certify the food and beverages purchased are by a commercial
airline for in-flight consumption; or, any parts or equipment
purchased are for use in aircraft operated by common carriers in
interstate or foreign commerce.
❑
COMMERCIALS, FILMS, AUDIO AND VIDEO TAPES
Sales Tax License No. ________________
I certify that purchases of commercials, films, prerecorded video
tapes, prerecorded audio program tapes or records are for sale or
distribution to motion picture exhibitors, or commercial television or
radio broadcasters. If I subsequently resell items to any other
customer, or use or consume any of these items, I will report any tax
liability directly to the Tax Commission.
❑
FILM, TELEVISION, VIDEO
I certify that purchases, leases or rentals of machinery or equip-
ment will be used by a motion picture or video production company
for the production of media for commercial distribution.
❑
POLLUTION CONTROL FACILITY
Sales Tax License No. __________________________
I certify our company has been granted a “Certification of Pollution
Control Facilities” as provided for by Utah Code §§19-2-123 through
19-2-127 and as explained in Tax Commission Rule R865-19S-83
by either the Air Quality Board or the Water Quality Board. I further
certify each item of tangible personal property purchased under this
exemption is qualifying machinery or equipment for this purpose.
❑
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
I certify the equipment or device checked below is prescribed by a
licensed physician for human use.
❑
Durable Medical Equipment primarily used to serve a medical
purpose, is not worn in or on the body, and is for home use
only. (Sales of spas and saunas are taxable.)
❑
Mobility Enhancing Equipment primarily used to improve
movement, is for use in a home or motor vehicle, and is not
used by persons with normal mobility.
❑
Prosthetic Device used to replace a missing body part, to prevent
or correct a physical deformity, or support a weak body part. This
is also exempt if purchased by a hospital or medical facility.
(Sales of corrective eyeglasses and contact lenses are taxable.)
❑
Disposable Home Medical Equipment or Supplies that
cannot withstand repeated use and purchased by, for, or on
behalf of a person other than a health care facility, health care
provider or office of a health care provider. The equipment
and supplies must be eligible for payment under Title XVIII,
federal Social Security Act, or the state plan for medical
assistance under Title XIX, federal Social Security Act.
❑
OUT-OF-STATE CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
I certify this tangible personal property will be shipped out of state
and will become part of real property located in a state that does not
have a sales tax or allow credit for tax paid to Utah.
❑
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS PURCHASED FOR AIRPORTS
I certify the construction materials are purchased by, on behalf of, or
for the benefit of Salt Lake International Airport, or a new airport
owned or operated by a city in Davis, Utah, Washington or Weber
County. I further certify the construction materials will be installed or
converted into real property owned by and located at the airport.
❑
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS PURCHASED FOR RELIGIOUS
AND CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS
I certify the construction materials purchased are on behalf of a
religious or charitable organization. I further certify the purchased
construction materials will be installed or converted into real
property owned by the religious or charitable organization.
Name of religious or charitable organization:
________________________________
Sales Tax Exemption No. _____________________________
Name of project: _______________________
❑
DIRECT MAIL
Sales Tax License No. ________________
I certify I will report and pay the sales tax for direct mail purchases
on my next Utah Sales and Use Tax Return.
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To be valid this certificate must be filled in completely, including a check mark in the proper box.
A sales tax license number is required only where indicated.
Please sign, date and, if applicable, include your license or exemption number.
NOTE TO SELLER: Keep this certificate on file since it must be available for audit review.
NOTE TO PURCHASER: Keep a copy of this certificate for your records. You must notify the seller of cancellation, modification, or limitation of the
exemption you have claimed.
If you need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact the Tax Commission at (801) 297-3811 or TDD (801) 297-2020.
Please allow three working days for a response.
DO NOT SEND THIS CERTIFICATE TO THE TAX COMMISSION
Keep it with your records in case of an audit.
❑
ENERGY-RELATED EQUIPMENT
Sales Tax License No. ________________
I certify the machinery or equipment leased or purchased will be
used to create or expand the operations of a renewable energy
production facility, a waste energy production facility, or a facility
that produces fuel from biomass energy.
❑
FUELS, GAS, ELECTRICITY
Sales Tax License No. ________________
I certify all natural gas, electricity, coal, coke, and other fuel
purchased will be used for industrial use only and not for residential
or commercial purposes.
❑
MUNICIPAL ENERGY
Sales Tax License No. ________________
I certify the natural gas or electricity purchased: is for resale; is
prohibited from taxation by federal law, the U.S. Constitution, or the
Utah Constitution; is for use in compounding or producing taxable
energy; is subject to tax under the Motor and Special Fuel Tax Act;
is used for a purpose other than as a fuel; is used by an entity
exempted by municipal ordinance; or is for use outside a municipal-
ity imposing a municipal energy sales and use tax. The normal
sales tax exemptions under Utah Code §59-12-104 do not apply to
the Municipal Energy Sales and Use Tax.
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MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT AND NORMAL OPERATING
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PARTS USED IN A MANUFACTUR-
ING FACILITY, MINING ACTIVITY OR WEB SEARCH PORTAL
Sales Tax License No. ________________
I certify the machinery and equipment and normal operating repair or
replacement parts purchased have an economic life of three years or
more and are for use in a Utah manufacturing facility described within
the SIC Codes of 2000-3999; in a qualifying scrap recycling operation;
in a cogeneration facility placed in service on or after May 1, 2006; in
the operation of a Web search portal by a new or expanding establish-
ment described in NAICS Code 518112, Web Serach Portals, during
the period of July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2014; or in an establish-
ment described in NAICS 212, Mining (except Oil and Gas), or NAICS
213113, Support Activities for Coal Mining, NAICS 213114, Support
Activities for Metal Mining, or NAICS 213115, Support Activities for
Nonmetallic Minerals (except Fuels) Mining. The mining exemption
also includes equipment used in research and development.
❑
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF COAL-TO-LIQUID, OIL
SHALE AND TAR SANDS TECHNOLOGY
Sales Tax License No. ________________
I certify the tangible personal property purchased will be used in
research and development of coal-to-liquids, oil shale, and tar
sands technology.
❑
MAILING LISTS
Sales Tax License No. ________________
I certify the printed mailing lists or electronic databases are used to
send printed material that is delivered by U.S. mail or other delivery
service to a mass audience where the cost of the printed material is
not billed directly to the recipients.
❑
STEEL MILL
Sales Tax License No. ________________
I certify the rolls, rollers, refractory brick, electric motors or other
replacement parts will be used in the furnaces, mills or ovens of a steel
mill as described in Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) 3312.
❑
SEMICONDUCTOR FABRICATING, PROCESSING, OR
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT MATERIAL
Sales Tax License No. ________________
I certify the fabricating, processing, or research and development
materials purchased are for use in research or development, manufac-
turing, or fabricating of semiconductors.
❑
LOCOMOTIVE FUEL
I certify this fuel will be used by a railroad in a locomotive engine.
❑
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND OVERHAUL
PROVIDER
I certify these sales are to or by an aircraft maintenance, repair and
overhaul provider for the use in the maintenance, repair, overhaul or
refurbishment in Utah of a fixed-wing, tubine-powered aircraft that is
registered or licensed in a state or country outside Utah.
❑
RELIGIOUS OR CHARITABLE INSTITUTION
Sales Tax Exemption No. _____________________________
I certify the tangible personal property or services purchased will be
used or consumed for essential religious or charitable purposes.
This exemption can only be used on purchases totaling $1,000
or more, unless the sale is pursuant to a contract between the
seller and purchaser.
❑
SKI RESORT
Sales Tax License No. ________________
I certify the snow-making equipment, ski slope grooming equipment
or passenger rope-ways purchased are to be paid directly with
funds from the ski resort noted on the front of this form.
❑
TOURISM/MOTOR VEHICLE RENTAL
I certify the motor vehicle being leased or rented will be temporarily
used to replace a motor vehicle that is being repaired pursuant to a
repair or an insurance agreement; the lease will exceed 30 days;
the motor vehicle being leased or rented is registered for a gross
laden weight of 12,001 pounds or more; or, the motor vehicle is
being rented or leased as a personal household goods moving van.
This exemption applies only to the tourism tax (up to 7 percent) and
the short-term motor vehicle rental tax (Transportation Corridor
Funding – 2.5 percent) – not to the state, local, transit, zoo, hospital,
highways, county option or resort sales tax.
❑
TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT, MACHINERY OR
SOFTWARE
Sales Tax License No. ________________
I certify these purchases or leases of equipment, machinery, or
software, by or on behalf of a telephone service provider, have a
useful economic life of one or more years and will be used to enable
or facilitate telecommunications; to provide 911 service; to maintain
or repair telecommunications equipment; to switch or route
telecommunications service; or for sending, receiving, or transport-
ing telecommunications service.
IMPORTANT: To protect your privacy, use the "Clear form" button when you are finished.
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Print Form
A sales tax license number is required only where indicated.
Please sign, date and, if applicable, include your license or exemption number.
NOTE TO SELLER: Keep this certificate on file since it must be available for audit review.
NOTE TO PURCHASER: Keep a copy of this certificate for your records. You must notify the seller of cancellation, modification, or limitation of the
exemption you have claimed.
If you need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact the Tax Commission at (801) 297-3811 or TDD (801) 297-2020.
Please allow three working days for a response.
DO NOT SEND THIS CERTIFICATE TO THE TAX COMMISSION
Keep it with your records in case of an audit.
❑
ENERGY-RELATED EQUIPMENT
Sales Tax License No. ________________
I certify the machinery or equipment leased or purchased will be
used to create or expand the operations of a renewable energy
production facility, a waste energy production facility, or a facility
that produces fuel from biomass energy.
❑
FUELS, GAS, ELECTRICITY
Sales Tax License No. ________________
I certify all natural gas, electricity, coal, coke, and other fuel
purchased will be used for industrial use only and not for residential
or commercial purposes.
❑
MUNICIPAL ENERGY
Sales Tax License No. ________________
I certify the natural gas or electricity purchased: is for resale; is
prohibited from taxation by federal law, the U.S. Constitution, or the
Utah Constitution; is for use in compounding or producing taxable
energy; is subject to tax under the Motor and Special Fuel Tax Act;
is used for a purpose other than as a fuel; is used by an entity
exempted by municipal ordinance; or is for use outside a municipal-
ity imposing a municipal energy sales and use tax. The normal
sales tax exemptions under Utah Code §59-12-104 do not apply to
the Municipal Energy Sales and Use Tax.
❑
MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT AND NORMAL OPERATING
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PARTS USED IN A MANUFACTUR-
ING FACILITY, MINING ACTIVITY OR WEB SEARCH PORTAL
Sales Tax License No. ________________
I certify the machinery and equipment and normal operating repair or
replacement parts purchased have an economic life of three years or
more and are for use in a Utah manufacturing facility described within
the SIC Codes of 2000-3999; in a qualifying scrap recycling operation;
in a cogeneration facility placed in service on or after May 1, 2006; in
the operation of a Web search portal by a new or expanding establish-
ment described in NAICS Code 518112, Web Serach Portals, during
the period of July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2014; or in an establish-
ment described in NAICS 212, Mining (except Oil and Gas), or NAICS
213113, Support Activities for Coal Mining, NAICS 213114, Support
Activities for Metal Mining, or NAICS 213115, Support Activities for
Nonmetallic Minerals (except Fuels) Mining. The mining exemption
also includes equipment used in research and development.
❑
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF COAL-TO-LIQUID, OIL
SHALE AND TAR SANDS TECHNOLOGY
Sales Tax License No. ________________
I certify the tangible personal property purchased will be used in
research and development of coal-to-liquids, oil shale, and tar
sands technology.
❑
MAILING LISTS
Sales Tax License No. ________________
I certify the printed mailing lists or electronic databases are used to
send printed material that is delivered by U.S. mail or other delivery
service to a mass audience where the cost of the printed material is
not billed directly to the recipients.
❑
STEEL MILL
Sales Tax License No. ________________
I certify the rolls, rollers, refractory brick, electric motors or other
replacement parts will be used in the furnaces, mills or ovens of a steel
mill as described in Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) 3312.
❑
SEMICONDUCTOR FABRICATING, PROCESSING, OR
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT MATERIAL
Sales Tax License No. ________________
I certify the fabricating, processing, or research and development
materials purchased are for use in research or development, manufac-
turing, or fabricating of semiconductors.
❑
LOCOMOTIVE FUEL
I certify this fuel will be used by a railroad in a locomotive engine.
❑
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND OVERHAUL
PROVIDER
I certify these sales are to or by an aircraft maintenance, repair and
overhaul provider for the use in the maintenance, repair, overhaul or
refurbishment in Utah of a fixed-wing, tubine-powered aircraft that is
registered or licensed in a state or country outside Utah.
❑
RELIGIOUS OR CHARITABLE INSTITUTION
Sales Tax Exemption No. _____________________________
I certify the tangible personal property or services purchased will be
used or consumed for essential religious or charitable purposes.
This exemption can only be used on purchases totaling $1,000
or more, unless the sale is pursuant to a contract between the
seller and purchaser.
❑
SKI RESORT
Sales Tax License No. ________________
I certify the snow-making equipment, ski slope grooming equipment
or passenger rope-ways purchased are to be paid directly with
funds from the ski resort noted on the front of this form.
❑
TOURISM/MOTOR VEHICLE RENTAL
I certify the motor vehicle being leased or rented will be temporarily
used to replace a motor vehicle that is being repaired pursuant to a
repair or an insurance agreement; the lease will exceed 30 days;
the motor vehicle being leased or rented is registered for a gross
laden weight of 12,001 pounds or more; or, the motor vehicle is
being rented or leased as a personal household goods moving van.
This exemption applies only to the tourism tax (up to 7 percent) and
the short-term motor vehicle rental tax (Transportation Corridor
Funding – 2.5 percent) – not to the state, local, transit, zoo, hospital,
highways, county option or resort sales tax.
❑
TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT, MACHINERY OR
SOFTWARE
Sales Tax License No. ________________
I certify these purchases or leases of equipment, machinery, or
software, by or on behalf of a telephone service provider, have a
useful economic life of one or more years and will be used to enable
or facilitate telecommunications; to provide 911 service; to maintain
or repair telecommunications equipment; to switch or route
telecommunications service; or for sending, receiving, or transport-
ing telecommunications service.
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