An exemption from Maine sales and service provider tax is extended to certain types of nonprofits, effective October 1, 2015.
Exempt
The following organizations are eligible for an exemption from sales and service provider tax as of October 1:
- “Sales to incorporated nonprofit organizations organized for the purpose of providing direct supportive services in the State to veterans and their families living with service-related post-traumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injury.” See 36 MRSA §§ 1760(98) and 2557(37).
- “Sales to nonprofit collaboratives of academic, public, school and special libraries that provide support for library resource sharing, promote quality library information services and support the cultural, educational and economic development of the State.” See 36 MRSA §§ 1760(99) and 2557(38).
Exemption certificates and exemption affidavits may be required. Find Maine sales tax forms, certificates and affidavits here. Additional information.
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