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Certificate of/ Exemption
Purchaser: Complete this certificate and give it to the seller. vy OF ORONO
Seller: If this certificate is not fully completed, you must charge sales tax. Keep this certificate as pbf your records.
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This is a blanket certificate, unless one of the boxes below is checked, and remains in force as long as the purchaser continues making
purchases, or until otherwise cancelled by the purchaser.
Ll Check if this certificate is for a single purchase and enter the related invoice/purchase order #
If you are a contractor and have a purchasing agent agreement with an exempt organization, check the box to make multiple
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purchases for a specific job. Enter the exempt entity name and specific project:
Exempt entity name Project description
Name of purchaser
business address City State Zip code
LL Purchaser's tax ID number State of issue Country of issue
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If no tax ID number, FEIN Driver's license number/State issued ID number
enter one of the following: state of issue number
Name of seller from whom you are purchasing, (easing or renting
Seller's address City State Zip code
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Type of business. Circle the number that describes your business.
01 Accommodation and food services
02 Agricultural, forestry, fishing, hunting
03 Construction
04 Finance and insurance
05 Information, publishing and communications
06 Manufacturing
07 Mining
08 Real estate
09 Rental and leasing
10 >Retail trade
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14
15
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Transportation and warehousing
Uties
Wholesale trade
Business services
Professional services
Education and health-care services
Nonprofit organization
Government
Not a business (explain)
Other (explain)
Reason for exemption. Circle the letter that identifies the reason for the exemption.
A Federal government (department) I Agricultural production
B Specific government exemption (from list on back) J Industrial production/manufacturing
K Direct pay authorization
C Tribal government (name) L (vi;ti�iilPJ3eXel�ipti0�l;s n�o>ara�ali�r:. ,.:user
D Foreign diplomat # softv.reptaledrMarch.4,92008
E Charitable organization # M Direct mail
F Educational organization # N Other (enter number from back page)
G Religious organization # 0 Percentage exemption
H Resale ❑ Advertising (enter percentage) IYC
❑ Utilities (enter percentage) i,A % c
1 declare that the information on this certificate is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. (PENALTY• If you try
to evade paying sales tax by using an exemption certificate for items or services that will be used for purposes other than those being
claimed, you may be fined $100 under Minnesota law for each transaction for which the certificate is used.)
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Stock No. 2100030 (Rev. 11/10) Forms and fact sheets are available on our website at www.taxes.state.mn.us
Please make checks payable to:
City of Orono
2750 Kelley Parkway
PO BOX 66
Crystal Bay MN 55323
COLE,JEFFREY
2776 CASCO PT
WAYZATA MN 55391
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Previous
Date
12/26/12
REFUND DATE:
Previous Current
Reading Date
24 02/13/13
General Message
Current
Reading
24
REFUND CHECK #:
February 13, 2013
FINAL BILLING
DUE UPON RECEIPT
Disconnect Date: Feb 13, 2013
Service Address: 2794 CASCO POINT RD
Customer Number: 1-127940-00
Usage Amount
399.68 Previous Balance
.00 Current Payments/Adjustments
0 13456 WATER
58.52 SEWER FLAT
.77 WATER TEST FEE
6.96 STORM WATER
3.42 RECYCLING
4.47 PENALTY - WATER
18699 PENALTY - SEWER
1.08 PENALTY- RECYCLING
2019 PENALTY - STORM WATER
509.64 Total
509.64 Balance Due
REFUND AMT:
"INNESOTA• REVENUE
Motor Vehicle Towing,
Washing, Rustproofing
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Motor vehicle towing, washing, and rustproofing services are taxable. Purchases of certain items used or consumed
in providing these taxable services are exempt. This exemption is explained on page two.
Motor vehicle means any self-propelled vehicle required to be licensed for road use and any vehicle propelled or
drawn by a self-propelled vehicle required to be licensed for road use. It includes vehicles such as cars, vans,
pickups, trailers, and motorcycles. It does not include snowmobiles or manufactured homes.
Services
Towing services
The total price charged for towing a motor vehicle is
taxable, including administrative fees relating to the
service. For example, if car towing includes charges
for calling authorities, check cashing, completing in-
surance forms, etc., the total amount billed is taxable
even if the charges are separately stated on the cus-
tomer's bill. Whenever possible, separately state the
charge for sales tax on customer billings. The custom-
er must be aware of the fact that sales tax was paid;
therefore, if tax is not stated separately, the invoice
must note that tax is included.
Taxable motor vehicle towing includes:
• towing, pulling, or transporting motor vehicles on a
flatbed truck to a repair shop, to the owner's home
or business, or to any other location
• towing snowbirds and other illegally parked motor
vehicles to impound lots
• pulling oi• winching cars oi• other motor vehicles out
of ditches
• recovery services, such as uprighting overturned
semi tractors and trailers or other motor vehicles
Nontaxable services include:
• decking or stacking
• delivering fuel to stranded motorists
• jump starting vehicles
• roadside repair
• tire repair or other repair services on the road
• towing construction equipment or other equipment
or machines that are not licensed for road use
• towing boats
• towing farm tractors or farm wagons
• towing auto hulks
Sales and Use Tax Division —Mail Station 6330 — St. Paul, MN SS 146-6330
Phone: 6S1-296-6181 or 1-800-657-3777
Minnesota Relay (TTl� Ill
Email: salesuse.tax a state.mn.us
Motor vehicle cleaning, rustproofing and
undercoating services
Taxable services include:
• applying fabric protector
• cleaning services, interior and exterior
• coin -operated car washes and vacuums
• rustproofing
• undercoating
• vacuuming
• washing
• waxing
Applying paint sealer is not a taxable service unless it
is part of the initial sale of a taxable product. Paint seal-
ing materials may be purchased exempt only if used as
part of the original sale of a taxable product.
Free car washes with a tank of gas or free with a
coupon. The customer owes no sales tax for a free car
wash. However, service providers must pay sales oi•
use tax on the cost of all materials used to provide the
free car wash.
Charges for coin -operated car washes are taxable.
Products sold through vending machines are also tax-
able. Since sales tax is included in the amount
charged, you must subtract sales tax from receipts to
compute your sales and use tax correctly. See Fact
Sheet 158, Vending Machines and Other Coin Oper-
ated Devices, for more information.
This fact sheet is intended to help you become more familiar with Minnesota tax
laws and your rights and responsibilities under the laws. Nothing in this fact sheet
supersedes, alters, or otherwise changes any provisions of the tax law, administrative
rules, court decisions, or revenue notices. Alternative formats available upon request.
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Purchases
Exempt purchases
Purchases of certain materials used or consumed in
providing taxable washing, waxing, cleaning, rust -
proofing, undercoating and towing services are exempt
from tax. The materials must be used directly in
providing the taxable service to qualify for the exemp-
tion. The following are examples of exempt purchases:
• chemicals to treat waste generated as a result of
providing a taxable service
• deodorizers
• disposable rags
• electricity, natural gas and water used in providing
taxable services
• fabric protection chemicals
• fuels to heat water
• lubricants and antifreeze for vehicles used while
directly providing taxable services (i.e. tow trucks)
• plugs for rustproofing
• rustproofing chemicals
• salt or softening agents for water used in providing
taxable services
• soap
• utilities used in provng taxable services
• vacuum filters and bags
• wax
To claim exemption, give the vendor a Certificate of
Exemption, Form ST3, and write "Materials used to
provide taxable services' in Exemption Code I.
The exemption described above applies only to busi-
nesses providing taxable services and does not extend
to individuals buying these materials for their own use.
Note: If you buy materials exempt from tax but use
the materials when providing a nontaxable service or
an administrative function, you must pay use tax. See
Use tax on page 3.
Separate detachable units
Separate detachable units used in providing taxable
services are exempt from sales or use tax. To qualify
for exemption, the item must meet all three of the
following requirements:
t. It must be used in providing a taxable service.
z. It must be an accessory tool, equipment, or other
item that attaches to a machine while in use.
3. Its ordinary useful life must be less than twelve
months when used in providing taxable services
under the normal use of the taxable service provid-
er.
Examples of separate detachable units:
• abrasive and polishing belts
• cutting tools
• drill bits
• polishing strips and buffers
• saw wires or blades
• vacuum filters
Separate detachable units do not include the basic
machine or any components included in the original
purchase price. Hand tools such as hammers, pliers,
clamps, wrenches, screwdrivers, crowbars, soldering
irons, knives, and power hand tools, includingvacu-
um cleaners, are not separate detachable units and are
taxable. Repair parts are also taxable.
Taxable purchases
This exemption does not apply to equipment, imple-
ments, tools, accessories, appliances, furniture and
fixtures. It also does not apply to utilities used for
space heating or lighting, or to other taxable services.
Purchases of materials used for general business or
administrative purposes are taxable.
Pay sales tax to your supplier when you buy these
items. If your supplier does not charge sales tax, you
must report state and local use tax when you electron-
ically file your sales and use tax return. See Use tax
on page 3.
The following are examples of taxable purchases:
• appliances
• building cleaning and maintenance services
• chemicals, cleaning supplies, and water used to
clean buildings and vehicles
• equipment and machinery
• fuel, electricity and gas used for space heating or
lighting
• furniture
• lawn care services
• linen supply or other laundry services
• office supplies
• repair parts
• security services
• specialty advertising materials
• telephone service
• tools
• tow chains
• training materials and supplies
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Miscellaneous
Sales to nonprofit organizations
Qualifying nonprofit organizations must give you a ful-
ly completed Certificate of Exemption, Form ST3, in-
cluding their exempt status number (if they have one) to
claim exemption on purchases.
Equipment sales
If you sell or lease equipment or other items that are used
in your business, the sale may be taxable. For additional
information, request Fact Sheet 132, Occasional Sales of
Business Equipment and Goods.
Resale
Goods. When you buy items to resell, buy the items ex-
empt from tax by giving your supplier a fully completed
Form ST3, Certificate of Exemption, using Reason Code
G, Resale. Charge your customers sales tax when you
sell the items at retail.
Services. Car dealers, leasing companies, and service
stations often subcontract with others for services like
car washing, towing, and rustproofing. The cost of these
services is included in the sales or lease price of the ve-
hicle, or is billed directly to the customer by the dealer,
lessor, or service station. The car dealer, leasing compa-
ny or service station can buy these services exempt from
sales tax by giving the subcontractor a fully completed
Form ST3, Certificate of Exemption, using Reason Code
G, Resale.
Local sales and use taxes
If you are located or working in an area with a local tax,
local sales or use tax may also be due. Local taxes are
listed and explained in detail in Fact Sheet 164, Local
Sales and Use Taxes.
Use tax
If you buy taxable items or services that are used, stored
or consumed in Minnesota without paying sales tax, you
owe use tax. If you buy taxable items and pay another
state5s sales tax at a lower rate, you owe use tax based on
the difference in tax rates. Request Fact Sheet 146, Use
Tax for Businesses, for more information.
How to report sales and use tax
Report state and local sales and use taxes electronically
over the Internet at www.revenue.state.mn.us. If you
don't have Internet access, you can file by phone at 1-
800-570-3329.
References
M.S. 297A.61, Subd. 3(6)(ii)
M.S. 297A.68, Subd. 3, Materials used in providing certain
taxable services
M.S. 297B.01, Subd. 5, Motor vehicle
Revenue Notice 2000-03, Exemptions: Materials Used or Con-
sumed in Providing Taxable Services
Other fact sheets you may need:
Fact Sheet 142, Sales to Governments
Fact Sheet 146, Use Tax for Businesses
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