Businesses, contractors, resellers or nonprofits may apply to have their GarageAppeal account set up as tax‑exempt. Once approved, any purchases shipping to the state(s) listed on your approved exemption certificate will automatically have sales tax removed at checkout.
⚠️ Please note: Any orders placed before we confirm tax‑exempt status will include tax and must be cancelled and re‑placed after approval if you want the order tax‑exempt.
How to Apply
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Create an account with GarageAppeal.com. Make sure to use the email address you will use to send your tax exemption forms. If you do not already have an account, you can sign up here:
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Submit your tax‑exemption documentation by emailing us at sales@garageappeal.com with a PDF (or image) of your valid state resale certificate or tax‑exemption certificate, and include the state(s) for which it applies, along with the email address associated with your GarageAppeal account.
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We will review your submission. After review, we will email you:
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confirmation that your account is now tax‑exempt, or
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a request for additional information, if needed.
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Once approved, all future orders shipped to states listed on your certificate will be processed without sales tax for as long as your tax exemption certificate remains valid. Certificates that expire must be resubmitted to maintain tax-exempt status.
Sales Tax & Shipping Policy
GarageAppeal collects sales tax for orders shipped to states where we understand we have tax‑collection nexus. Because tax laws vary by state — and local tax rates can differ — the final tax amount depends on the shipping address.
If your approved exemption certificate covers one or more states, orders shipping to those states will be tax‑exempt. Orders shipping to other states will still be subject to normal tax rules.
Important Notes
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Orders placed before your exemption is approved will not be retroactively exempt. You must wait for confirmation before placing an order if you want to avoid tax.
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Your exemption status only applies to shipping addresses included on your certificate.
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All submitted certificates are kept on file for audit and compliance.
Need Help or Have Questions?
If you have any questions about eligibility, required documentation, or exemption status — or if you’d like help submitting your certificate — get in touch with our support team:
Email: sales@garageappeal.com
Phone: 1-877-453-5077