Tax Exempt Purchases

Sales Tax Exemption

Ohio University has a tax exempt status and, as a result, is exempt from most sales tax depending upon the type of purchase and location of the supplier.

When traveling, always check this page before you leave to find out if Ohio University is exempt from sales tax at your destination and if any paperwork is needed to claim the tax exemption.

Purchases Made in Ohio

The University is exempt from sales tax within the State of Ohio. Employees may take advantage of this tax exemption status by making a purchase through BobcatBUY or with a PCard. Purchases made with cash or with a personal credit card are subject to sales tax.

In order to ensure that sales tax will not be charged, notify the vendor before the transaction that you are making a tax exempt purchase for Ohio University. If requested, please present the vendor with a copy of the University's Blanket Exemption Certificate for Ohio.

Purchases Made on Campus

If making a purchase on campus using your PCard, make sure to always state that you are using your PCard and making a tax exempt purchase. Even on campus, most customers are subject to sales tax, so the cash registers are programmed to automatically charge it.

Purchases Made in Other States

Purchases made online or by mail order that are shipped to Ohio are also exempt from sales tax. In order to claim a sales tax exemption, make sure to notify the vendor that you are making a purchase for Ohio University and that the University is exempt from tax in the State of Ohio.

Tax Exemption Certificates

Use the table below to obtain tax exemption certificates for purchases made within Ohio or from another State. If a state is not listed in the table below, no tax exemption certificate is currently available and sales tax will be charged. When making online purchases in which are being shipped to Ohio be sure to use the Ohio certificate. Only use other state certificates when you are physically in that state making the purchase.   If you have questions regarding a particular state, contact the Tax Compliance Manager, Robert Payne, at payner1@ohio.edu or 740.597.1721.