New! Texas Agriculture Tax Exempt Number

[slick4591]

Looks like residents and non-residents doing business in Texas will need one.

Do I need a registration number?

Beginning Jan. 1, 2012, if you claim an exemption from sales tax on the purchase of certain items used in the production of agricultural and timber products, yes. In the Texas 82nd Regular Legislative Session, a bill was passed (House Bill 268) that requires a person claiming an exemption from sales tax on such purchases must provide a registration number issued by the Comptroller of Public Accounts on the exemption certificate issued to the seller. The Comptroller will provide a registration number to you upon your successful application for registration.

Complete details:
http://www.window.state.tx.us/taxinfo/t ... ption.html

 

[TexasBred]

Yeah actually I beleive it ws suppose to go into affect 9/1 but can't find anyone that knows squat about it yet. Did find the actual bill on line but nothing more.

 

[slick4591]

From what I hear it'll be like any other business. Short form to fill out and they issue you a certificate with the number. Wonder if they are going to make you get an EIN from the Feds?