If your Maryland nonprofit has an exemption certificate, it may have expired on September 30, 2017. An exemption certificate is a wallet-sized card with the holder’s eight-digit exemption number.
Exemption cards are granted to qualifying nonprofit organizations including:
- Religious organizations
- Educational and charitable organizations
- Cemeteries
- Credit unions
- Veterans organizations
- Volunteer fire departments or rescue squads
An exemption card allows an organization to purchase tangible personal property tax-free. This card shouldn’t be confused with a resale certificate, which is used by manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers to purchase tax-free items to sell.
How Do I Renew My Card?
Information regarding the renewal application for exemption certificates was mailed to organizations with cards expiring on September 30, 2017 in May 2017, with a renewal application deadline of August 1, 2017. If your renewal deadline has already passed, your organization should submit your application for renewal as soon as possible. Certificates must be renewed every five years.
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