At Morningstar Screen Printing, we’re proud to support nonprofits, resellers, schools, and agencies with tax-exempt purchasing. But to make sure your sales tax is removed correctly, we need you to submit a valid tax exemption certificate before placing your order.
Whether you’re based in Florida or out of state, this guide walks you through what qualifies, how to submit it, and how often you’ll need to renew it.
A tax exemption certificate tells us you’re legally allowed to skip sales tax on eligible purchases—usually because you’re a reseller, nonprofit, or government entity. We accept a few different types, depending on what kind of organization you are.
Issued by the Florida Department of Revenue, this certificate allows businesses to buy items for resale without paying tax upfront. It expires every December 31st and must be renewed annually.
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Used by nonprofits, schools, churches, and government-funded programs to make tax-free purchases.
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Lets large buyers handle tax directly with the state rather than paying it to the seller.
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Covers tax-exempt purchases by federal, state, and tribal agencies.
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If you’re located outside Florida, and we do business in your state (economic nexus), submitting your exemption certificate can save you from future tax charges.
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A flexible option for niche exemption types. Just upload clear documentation and give us some context.
We’ve made it easy:
👉 Fill Out the Tax Exemption Certificate Submission Form
This form uploads your certificate directly into our system and triggers automation to mark your account as tax-exempt.
To keep your exemption status active:
✅ We’ll remind you each January with a quick link to resubmit your updated certificate.
Short answer: No.
If you make a purchase before submitting a valid exemption certificate, Florida law requires us to charge sales tax—and we legally cannot remove or refund it later, even if you submit a certificate afterward.
“Once a taxable sale is made without an exemption certificate on file, the tax is due and cannot be retroactively reversed.”
You may be able to apply for a refund directly from the Florida Department of Revenue using Form DR-26, but it’s time-consuming and not guaranteed.
💡 Best practice: Always submit your certificate before placing your order to avoid unnecessary tax charges and paperwork.
Yes—even if we don’t currently collect tax in your state, we recommend submitting your resale or exemption certificate to stay ahead of future tax law changes.
Morningstar Screen Printing is here to make custom apparel easy and accessible—especially for our nonprofit and business customers. Submitting your tax exemption certificate on time helps us keep your order smooth, affordable, and compliant.
👉 Submit Your Tax Exemption Certificate Now
Need help? Reach out to our team anytime—we’re happy to walk you through it.
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