To apply a tax exemption on website orders, follow these general steps. The exact process can vary depending on the website you're ordering from, but on Bluschoolsupplies.com, the steps are pretty simple:
✅ 1. Create an Account / Apply for Partnership
Most websites require you to create a customer account before you can apply for tax exemption.
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Submit a partner application or tax exemption form
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Use your business or organization information if applicable.
✅ 2. Submit Tax-Exempt Documents
At BLU, you can upload these docs at the same time as the partnership form. At other places, you may need to email the forms, but either way, you'll generally need a valid tax exemption certificate from the state of your order's delivery address, such as:
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Sales Tax Exemption Certificate (for your state)
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Resale Certificate
Important: The certificate must match the billing/shipping address and business name on the account. Also, sales tax is charged by the state, so state sales tax exempt documentation is typically required.
✅ 3. Wait for Approval
Many sites require manual verification before applying the exemption:
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Approval time can vary (from a few hours to several days).
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You may receive a confirmation email once approved.
✅ 5. Place Orders After Approval
Once your account is marked tax-exempt:
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Tax will no longer be added at checkout. At Blusource, this applies both to website orders as well as to sales orders created through your account manager.
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Many businesses are unable to refund sales tax after the sale is completed.
💡 Pro Tip: Contact Customer Support
If the site doesn’t offer an easy way to apply, contact their support team. At BLU, we're always eager to answer your questions, so please don't hesitate to contact us via email or chat box, or simply call us at 888-234-7274.
