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State Tax Exemption Information for Government Charge Cards
NOTE: The information below is based on available information from the State taxation authority. Please work with the hotel, merchant, or vendor to confirm the requirements of the specific State. Should the hotel, merchant, or vendor have any questions, they should reach out directly to the State for clarification.
Are Travel IBA (6th digit 1, 2, 3, 4) transactions sales tax exempt? No
NOTE: The information below is based on available information from the State taxation authority. Please work with the hotel, merchant, or vendor to confirm the requirements of the specific State. Should the hotel, merchant, or vendor have any questions, they should reach out directly to the State for clarification.
Additional Information or Instructions: Alaska does not have state sales and use tax. Localities and municipalities may still assess other taxes (e.g., room, bed, lodging).
Are Travel IBA (6th digit 1, 2, 3, 4) transactions sales tax exempt? Yes
NOTE: The information below is based on available information from the State taxation authority. Please work with the hotel, merchant, or vendor to confirm the requirements of the specific State. Should the hotel, merchant, or vendor have any questions, they should reach out directly to the State for clarification.
Are Travel IBA (6th digit 1, 2, 3, 4) transactions sales tax exempt? No
NOTE: The information below is based on available information from the State taxation authority. Please work with the hotel, merchant, or vendor to confirm the requirements of the specific State. Should the hotel, merchant, or vendor have any questions, they should reach out directly to the State for clarification.
Are Travel IBA (6th digit 1, 2, 3, 4) transactions sales tax exempt? No
Additional information or instructions: Unlike most States, the State of Arizona does not directly assess a State sales tax to the cardholder, and instead assesses a transaction privilege tax on the merchant. All merchants doing business in the State of Arizona are subject to the transaction privilege tax. The State of Arizona allows for merchants doing business with the Federal Government, using a CBA solution, to request an exemption from the transaction privilege tax with the Transaction Privilege Tax Exemption Certificate. Please note that the merchant is not required to process the exemption form and should the merchant choose not to engage in the exemption process, the State allows the transaction privilege tax to be passed along from the merchant to the cardholder. This is allowable as the pass along transaction privilege tax is not a State sales tax.
Do I need a form? Yes, forms are required for Transaction Privilege tax exemptions made for Purchase Card transactions.
NOTE: The information below is based on available information from the State taxation authority. Please work with the hotel, merchant, or vendor to confirm the requirements of the specific State. Should the hotel, merchant, or vendor have any questions, they should reach out directly to the State for clarification.
Are Travel IBA (6th digit 1, 2, 3, 4) transactions sales tax exempt? No
NOTE: The information below is based on available information from the State taxation authority. Please work with the hotel, merchant, or vendor to confirm the requirements of the specific State. Should the hotel, merchant, or vendor have any questions, they should reach out directly to the State for clarification.
Are Travel IBA (6th digit 1, 2, 3, 4) transactions sales tax exempt? No
NOTE: The information below is based on available information from the State taxation authority. Please work with the hotel, merchant, or vendor to confirm the requirements of the specific State. Should the hotel, merchant, or vendor have any questions, they should reach out directly to the State for clarification.
Are Travel IBA (6th digit 1, 2, 3, 4) transactions sales tax exempt? No
NOTE: The information below is based on available information from the State taxation authority. Please work with the hotel, merchant, or vendor to confirm the requirements of the specific State. Should the hotel, merchant, or vendor have any questions, they should reach out directly to the State for clarification.
Are Travel IBA (6th digit 1, 2, 3, 4) transactions sales tax exempt? No
Do I need a form? Yes, a form is required for Purchase Card transactions.
NOTE: The information below is based on available information from the State taxation authority. Please work with the hotel, merchant, or vendor to confirm the requirements of the specific State. Should the hotel, merchant, or vendor have any questions, they should reach out directly to the State for clarification.
Are Travel IBA (6th digit 1, 2, 3, 4) transactions sales tax exempt? Yes
NOTE: The information below is based on available information from the State taxation authority. Please work with the hotel, merchant, or vendor to confirm the requirements of the specific State. Should the hotel, merchant, or vendor have any questions, they should reach out directly to the State for clarification.
Are Travel IBA (6th digit 1, 2, 3, 4) transactions sales tax exempt? No
NOTE: The information below is based on available information from the State taxation authority. Please work with the hotel, merchant, or vendor to confirm the requirements of the specific State. Should the hotel, merchant, or vendor have any questions, they should reach out directly to the State for clarification.
Are Travel IBA (6th digit 1, 2, 3, 4) transactions sales tax exempt? Yes
NOTE: The information below is based on available information from the State taxation authority. Please work with the hotel, merchant, or vendor to confirm the requirements of the specific State. Should the hotel, merchant, or vendor have any questions, they should reach out directly to the State for clarification.
Are Travel IBA (6th digit 1, 2, 3, 4) transactions sales tax exempt? No
NOTE: The information below is based on available information from the State taxation authority. Please work with the hotel, merchant, or vendor to confirm the requirements of the specific State. Should the hotel, merchant, or vendor have any questions, they should reach out directly to the State for clarification.
Are Travel IBA (6th digit 1, 2, 3, 4) transactions sales tax exempt? No
NOTE: The information below is based on available information from the State taxation authority. Please work with the hotel, merchant, or vendor to confirm the requirements of the specific State. Should the hotel, merchant, or vendor have any questions, they should reach out directly to the State for clarification.
Are Travel IBA (6th digit 1, 2, 3, 4) transactions sales tax exempt? No
Additional Information or Instructions:
The State of Hawaii does not directly impose State sales tax on consumers. As of June 30, 2013, the State of Hawaii will exempt federal government customers from the General Excise Tax for the Purchase of "goods/tangibles" when using a Purchase Card. However, federal government employees will still be charged taxes for "services."
NOTE: The information below is based on available information from the State taxation authority. Please work with the hotel, merchant, or vendor to confirm the requirements of the specific State. Should the hotel, merchant, or vendor have any questions, they should reach out directly to the State for clarification.
Are Travel IBA (6th digit 1, 2, 3, 4) transactions sales tax exempt? No
Do I need a form? Yes, a form is required for Purchase Card transactions.
NOTE: The information below is based on available information from the State taxation authority. Please work with the hotel, merchant, or vendor to confirm the requirements of the specific State. Should the hotel, merchant, or vendor have any questions, they should reach out directly to the State for clarification.
Are Travel IBA (6th digit 1, 2, 3, 4) transactions sales tax exempt? No
Additional Information or Instructions:
The State of Illinois does not directly impose State sales tax on consumers, instead it assesses a gross receipts tax on vendors. Vendors have the ability to pass the cost of the gross receipts tax to card holders. This is allowable, even on CBA transactions. If an agency has an exemption identification number (E-number), vendors may be exempted from the gross receipts tax.
Do I need a form? No forms are required, however to receive an exemption, agencies are required to have an Exemption Identification Number (E-number). For information on how to receive an E-number, please contact the Illinois Department of Revenue's Central Registration at (217-785-3707). Please note that vendors may request form CRT-61 Certificate of Resale, but as long as a vendor is provided an E-number, the form is not required.
NOTE: The information below is based on available information from the State taxation authority. Please work with the hotel, merchant, or vendor to confirm the requirements of the specific State. Should the hotel, merchant, or vendor have any questions, they should reach out directly to the State for clarification.
Are Travel IBA (6th digit 1, 2, 3, 4) transactions sales tax exempt? No
NOTE: The information below is based on available information from the State taxation authority. Please work with the hotel, merchant, or vendor to confirm the requirements of the specific State. Should the hotel, merchant, or vendor have any questions, they should reach out directly to the State for clarification.
Are Travel IBA (6th digit 1, 2, 3, 4) transactions sales tax exempt? No
Do I need a form? Yes, a form is required for Purchase Card transactions.
NOTE: The information below is based on available information from the State taxation authority. Please work with the hotel, merchant, or vendor to confirm the requirements of the specific State. Should the hotel, merchant, or vendor have any questions, they should reach out directly to the State for clarification.
Are Travel IBA (6th digit 1, 2, 3, 4) transactions sales tax exempt? Yes
NOTE: The information below is based on available information from the State taxation authority. Please work with the hotel, merchant, or vendor to confirm the requirements of the specific State. Should the hotel, merchant, or vendor have any questions, they should reach out directly to the State for clarification.
Are Travel IBA (6th digit 1, 2, 3, 4) transactions sales tax exempt? No
NOTE: The information below is based on available information from the State taxation authority. Please work with the hotel, merchant, or vendor to confirm the requirements of the specific State. Should the hotel, merchant, or vendor have any questions, they should reach out directly to the State for clarification.
Are Travel IBA (6th digit 1, 2, 3, 4) transactions sales tax exempt? Yes
Do I need a form? Yes, a form is required.
Official Louisiana Exemption Certificate forms for:
In addition to applicable forms, Federal Government employees may be required to present an active GSA SmartPay charge card, valid government identification, and either valid travel orders on agency letterhead or one of the completed forms above.
NOTE: The information below is based on available information from the State taxation authority. Please work with the hotel, merchant, or vendor to confirm the requirements of the specific State. Should the hotel, merchant, or vendor have any questions, they should reach out directly to the State for clarification.
Are Travel IBA (6th digit 1, 2, 3, 4) transactions sales tax exempt? No
NOTE: The information below is based on available information from the State taxation authority. Please work with the hotel, merchant, or vendor to confirm the requirements of the specific State. Should the hotel, merchant, or vendor have any questions, they should reach out directly to the State for clarification.
Are Travel IBA (6th digit 1, 2, 3, 4) transactions sales tax exempt? No
NOTE: The information below is based on available information from the State taxation authority. Please work with the hotel, merchant, or vendor to confirm the requirements of the specific State. Should the hotel, merchant, or vendor have any questions, they should reach out directly to the State for clarification.
Are Travel IBA (6th digit 1, 2, 3, 4) transactions sales tax exempt? Yes
Do I need a form? No forms are required. However, in order to claim exemption as a federal employee you must provide the hotel with the following:
A government identification as proof of being a federal government employee.
Proof that the employee is traveling at the direction of the federal government during the period of occupancy. This includes the reason, dates, and location for travel. This can be provided on agency letterhead or through electronic mail by authorized personnel.
NOTE: The information below is based on available information from the State taxation authority. Please work with the hotel, merchant, or vendor to confirm the requirements of the specific State. Should the hotel, merchant, or vendor have any questions, they should reach out directly to the State for clarification.
Are Travel IBA (6th digit 1, 2, 3, 4) transactions sales tax exempt? No
Do I need a form? Yes, a form is required for Purchase Card transactions.
NOTE: The information below is based on available information from the State taxation authority. Please work with the hotel, merchant, or vendor to confirm the requirements of the specific State. Should the hotel, merchant, or vendor have any questions, they should reach out directly to the State for clarification.
Are Travel IBA (6th digit 1, 2, 3, 4) transactions sales tax exempt? No
Do I need a form? Yes, a form is required for Purchase Card transactions.
NOTE: The information below is based on available information from the State taxation authority. Please work with the hotel, merchant, or vendor to confirm the requirements of the specific State. Should the hotel, merchant, or vendor have any questions, they should reach out directly to the State for clarification.
Are Travel IBA (6th digit 1, 2, 3, 4) transactions sales tax exempt? No
NOTE: The information below is based on available information from the State taxation authority. Please work with the hotel, merchant, or vendor to confirm the requirements of the specific State. Should the hotel, merchant, or vendor have any questions, they should reach out directly to the State for clarification.
Are Travel IBA (6th digit 1, 2, 3, 4) transactions sales tax exempt? Yes
NOTE: The information below is based on available information from the State taxation authority. Please work with the hotel, merchant, or vendor to confirm the requirements of the specific State. Should the hotel, merchant, or vendor have any questions, they should reach out directly to the State for clarification.
Are Travel IBA (6th digit 1, 2, 3, 4) transactions sales tax exempt? No
NOTE: The information below is based on available information from the State taxation authority. Please work with the hotel, merchant, or vendor to confirm the requirements of the specific State. Should the hotel, merchant, or vendor have any questions, they should reach out directly to the State for clarification.
Are Travel IBA (6th digit 1, 2, 3, 4) transactions sales tax exempt? No
Do I need a form? Yes, a form is required for Purchase Card transactions.
NOTE: The information below is based on available information from the State taxation authority. Please work with the hotel, merchant, or vendor to confirm the requirements of the specific State. Should the hotel, merchant, or vendor have any questions, they should reach out directly to the State for clarification.
Are Travel IBA (6th digit 1, 2, 3, 4) transactions sales tax exempt? No
NOTE: The information below is based on available information from the State taxation authority. Please work with the hotel, merchant, or vendor to confirm the requirements of the specific State. Should the hotel, merchant, or vendor have any questions, they should reach out directly to the State for clarification.
Are Travel IBA (6th digit 1, 2, 3, 4) transactions sales tax exempt? No
NOTE: The information below is based on available information from the State taxation authority. Please work with the hotel, merchant, or vendor to confirm the requirements of the specific State. Should the hotel, merchant, or vendor have any questions, they should reach out directly to the State for clarification.
Are Travel IBA (6th digit 1, 2, 3, 4) transactions sales tax exempt? No
Do I need a form? No forms are not required. However, cardholders must provide vendors with one of the following:
Copy of a purchase order, if there is an existing contract.
If there is not an existing contract,
a signed document on agency letterhead authorizing the official government purchase.
For cash purchases under $150, the submission of Form ST-4.
NOTE: The information below is based on available information from the State taxation authority. Please work with the hotel, merchant, or vendor to confirm the requirements of the specific State. Should the hotel, merchant, or vendor have any questions, they should reach out directly to the State for clarification.
Are Travel IBA (6th digit 1, 2, 3, 4) transactions sales tax exempt? No
Additional Information or Instructions
The State of New Mexico does not directly impose State sales tax on consumers, instead it assesses a gross receipts tax on vendors. Vendors have the ability to pass the cost of the gross receipts tax to card holders. This is allowable, even on CBA transactions.
Do I need a form?
No forms are required. However, the Federal Government is only exempt from specific types of transactions in New Mexico. For example, centrally billed accounts are not subject to gross receipts taxes on tangible property. Hotels and lodging, however, are considered intangible property and are subject to gross receipts tax.
In most cases, the presentation of your centrally billed card bearing the legend "United States of America" should be enough to qualify for the gross receipts exemption so long as it is an applicable transaction type such as tangible property. Some merchants, however, may require a Type 9 (purchase of tangible personal property by a governmental entity) nontaxable transaction certificate.
NOTE: The information below is based on available information from the State taxation authority. Please work with the hotel, merchant, or vendor to confirm the requirements of the specific State. Should the hotel, merchant, or vendor have any questions, they should reach out directly to the State for clarification.
Are Travel IBA (6th digit 1, 2, 3, 4) transactions sales tax exempt? Yes
Note: Form ST-129 cannot be used to claim exemption from locally imposed and administered hotel occupancy taxes, also known as local bed taxes. When presenting the certificate you must also provide Government identification..
NOTE: The information below is based on available information from the State taxation authority. Please work with the hotel, merchant, or vendor to confirm the requirements of the specific State. Should the hotel, merchant, or vendor have any questions, they should reach out directly to the State for clarification.
Are Travel IBA (6th digit 1, 2, 3, 4) transactions sales tax exempt? No
Do I need a form? Yes, a form is required for Purchase Card Transactions.
NOTE: The information below is based on available information from the State taxation authority. Please work with the hotel, merchant, or vendor to confirm the requirements of the specific State. Should the hotel, merchant, or vendor have any questions, they should reach out directly to the State for clarification.
Are Travel IBA (6th digit 1, 2, 3, 4) transactions sales tax exempt? No
Do I need a form? Yes, a form is required for Purchase Card transactions.
NOTE: The information below is based on available information from the State taxation authority. Please work with the hotel, merchant, or vendor to confirm the requirements of the specific State. Should the hotel, merchant, or vendor have any questions, they should reach out directly to the State for clarification.
Are Travel IBA (6th digit 1, 2, 3, 4) transactions sales tax exempt? No
NOTE: The information below is based on available information from the State taxation authority. Please work with the hotel, merchant, or vendor to confirm the requirements of the specific State. Should the hotel, merchant, or vendor have any questions, they should reach out directly to the State for clarification.
Are Travel IBA (6th digit 1, 2, 3, 4) transactions sales tax exempt? No
Do I need a form? No forms are required.
However, a Sales and Use Tax Blanket Exemption Certificate can help confirm the transaction is not subject to sales tax in a time where the vendor may be unsure of the validity of the transaction.
NOTE: The information below is based on available information from the State taxation authority. Please work with the hotel, merchant, or vendor to confirm the requirements of the specific State. Should the hotel, merchant, or vendor have any questions, they should reach out directly to the State for clarification.
Are Travel IBA (6th digit 1, 2, 3, 4) transactions sales tax exempt? No
NOTE: The information below is based on available information from the State taxation authority. Please work with the hotel, merchant, or vendor to confirm the requirements of the specific State. Should the hotel, merchant, or vendor have any questions, they should reach out directly to the State for clarification.
Are Travel IBA (6th digit 1, 2, 3, 4) transactions sales tax exempt? Yes
Do I need a form? No forms are required. However, you must provide proof of federal employment.
Some cities (e.g., Portland, Salem, Eugene) require federal government employees claiming the exemption must provide to the lodging establishment with an additional form.
NOTE: The information below is based on available information from the State taxation authority. Please work with the hotel, merchant, or vendor to confirm the requirements of the specific State. Should the hotel, merchant, or vendor have any questions, they should reach out directly to the State for clarification.
Are Travel IBA (6th digit 1, 2, 3, 4) transactions sales tax exempt? Yes
Do I need a form? Yes a form is required.
The Pennsylvania Exemption Certificate is required for all purchases. Check box #2 and follow the instructions listed on the form. IBAs may have further documentation requirements to receive exemption from the hotel occupancy tax.
NOTE: The information below is based on available information from the State taxation authority. Please work with the hotel, merchant, or vendor to confirm the requirements of the specific State. Should the hotel, merchant, or vendor have any questions, they should reach out directly to the State for clarification.
Are Travel IBA (6th digit 1, 2, 3, 4) transactions sales tax exempt? Yes
Do I need a form? Yes a form is required.
Travelers are required to complete the online Request for Room Tax Exemption through Puerto Rico's Tourism Bureau. Once the form is approved, the traveler will be provided a tax exemption letter that must be provided to the hotel.
For goods and services the following forms are required:
NOTE: The information below is based on available information from the State taxation authority. Please work with the hotel, merchant, or vendor to confirm the requirements of the specific State. Should the hotel, merchant, or vendor have any questions, they should reach out directly to the State for clarification.
Are Travel IBA (6th digit 1, 2, 3, 4) transactions sales tax exempt? No
Do I need a form? Yes, a form is required for Purchase Card transactions.
NOTE: The information below is based on available information from the State taxation authority. Please work with the hotel, merchant, or vendor to confirm the requirements of the specific State. Should the hotel, merchant, or vendor have any questions, they should reach out directly to the State for clarification.
Are Travel IBA (6th digit 1, 2, 3, 4) transactions sales tax exempt? No
NOTE: The information below is based on available information from the State taxation authority. Please work with the hotel, merchant, or vendor to confirm the requirements of the specific State. Should the hotel, merchant, or vendor have any questions, they should reach out directly to the State for clarification.
Are Travel IBA (6th digit 1, 2, 3, 4) transactions sales tax exempt? No
Do I need a form? Yes, a form is required for Purchase Card transactions.
NOTE: The information below is based on available information from the State taxation authority. Please work with the hotel, merchant, or vendor to confirm the requirements of the specific State. Should the hotel, merchant, or vendor have any questions, they should reach out directly to the State for clarification.
Are Travel IBA (6th digit 1, 2, 3, 4) transactions sales tax exempt? No
Do I need a form? Yes, a form is required for Purchase Card transactions.
NOTE: The information below is based on available information from the State taxation authority. Please work with the hotel, merchant, or vendor to confirm the requirements of the specific State. Should the hotel, merchant, or vendor have any questions, they should reach out directly to the State for clarification.
Are Travel IBA (6th digit 1, 2, 3, 4) transactions sales tax exempt? Yes
NOTE: The information below is based on available information from the State taxation authority. Please work with the hotel, merchant, or vendor to confirm the requirements of the specific State. Should the hotel, merchant, or vendor have any questions, they should reach out directly to the State for clarification.
Are Travel IBA (6th digit 1, 2, 3, 4) transactions sales tax exempt? No
Do I need a form? Yes, a form is required for Purchase Card transactions.
NOTE: The information below is based on available information from the State taxation authority. Please work with the hotel, merchant, or vendor to confirm the requirements of the specific State. Should the hotel, merchant, or vendor have any questions, they should reach out directly to the State for clarification.
Are Travel IBA (6th digit 1, 2, 3, 4) transactions sales tax exempt? No
Do I need a form? Yes, a form is required for Purchase Card transactions.
NOTE: The information below is based on available information from the State taxation authority. Please work with the hotel, merchant, or vendor to confirm the requirements of the specific State. Should the hotel, merchant, or vendor have any questions, they should reach out directly to the State for clarification.
Are Travel IBA (6th digit 1, 2, 3, 4) transactions sales tax exempt? Yes
NOTE: The information below is based on available information from the State taxation authority. Please work with the hotel, merchant, or vendor to confirm the requirements of the specific State. Should the hotel, merchant, or vendor have any questions, they should reach out directly to the State for clarification.
Are Travel IBA (6th digit 1, 2, 3, 4) transactions sales tax exempt? No
NOTE: The information below is based on available information from the State taxation authority. Please work with the hotel, merchant, or vendor to confirm the requirements of the specific State. Should the hotel, merchant, or vendor have any questions, they should reach out directly to the State for clarification.
Are Travel IBA (6th digit 1, 2, 3, 4) transactions sales tax exempt? No
NOTE: The information below is based on available information from the State taxation authority. Please work with the hotel, merchant, or vendor to confirm the requirements of the specific State. Should the hotel, merchant, or vendor have any questions, they should reach out directly to the State for clarification.
Are Travel IBA (6th digit 1, 2, 3, 4) transactions sales tax exempt? No
Do I need a form? Yes, a form is required for Purchase Card transactions.
NOTE: The information below is based on available information from the State taxation authority. Please work with the hotel, merchant, or vendor to confirm the requirements of the specific State. Should the hotel, merchant, or vendor have any questions, they should reach out directly to the State for clarification.
Is Travel IBA (6th digit 1, 2, 3, 4) Sales Tax Exempt? Yes
NOTE: The information below is based on available information from the State taxation authority. Please work with the hotel, merchant, or vendor to confirm the requirements of the specific State. Should the hotel, merchant, or vendor have any questions, they should reach out directly to the State for clarification.
Are Travel IBA (6th digit 1, 2, 3, 4) transactions sales tax exempt? No
Traveler reimbursement is based on the location of the work activities and not the accommodations, unless lodging is not available at the work activity, then the agency may authorize the rate where lodging is obtained.
Unless otherwise specified, the per diem locality is defined as "all locations within, or entirely surrounded by, the corporate limits of the key city, including independent entities located within those boundaries."
Per diem localities with county definitions shall include"all locations within, or entirely surrounded by, the corporate limits of the key city as well as the boundaries of the listed counties, including independent entities located within the boundaries of the key city and the listed counties (unless otherwise listed separately)."
When a military installation or Government - related facility(whether or not specifically named) is located partially within more than one city or county boundary, the applicable per diem rate for the entire installation or facility is the higher of the rates which apply to the cities and / or counties, even though part(s) of such activities may be located outside the defined per diem locality.
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