# How do I become tax exempt at CandleScience? > Due to the United States Supreme Court ruling in South Dakota v Wayfair effective in January of 2019 CandleScience is required to collect sales tax in many st Source: https://support.candlescience.com/en_us/how-do-i-become-tax-exempt-at-candlescience-BJaSsHqObx Last updated: 2026-05-26T18:35:47.216Z Due to the United States Supreme Court ruling in South Dakota v. Wayfair effective in January of 2019, CandleScience is required to collect sales tax in many states even if we do not have a physical presence in the state. For orders placed in-person at our Durham, NC Showroom or online through our website, we are required to collect taxes in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington D.C, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. We are not currently required to collect taxes in the following states or territories: Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, Oregon, and Puerto Rico. **Please note:** If you are located in Canada, we are unable to accept Canadian tax exemption documentation at this time. * * * ## **Not registered with your state to be tax-exempt yet?** If you qualify for tax exemption as a tax-exempt entity or for the purposes of resale, you will need to contact your state or local department of revenue to register for sales tax exemption. For more information, check out our article [What is a resale certificate and how do I get one?](https://candlescience.kustomer.help/en_us/what-is-a-resale-certificate-and-how-do-i-get-one-HyDMMP8dWx) * * * ## Registering your tax exemption documents with CandleScience 1. Please go to our Tax Exemptions portal [found here](https://www.candlescience.com/account/tax_exemption_submissions/new), log in, and then attach your tax exemption documentation and complete the accompanying submission fields. The information submitted in our online form must match the information in the attached document. * If you aren't sure what document you should submit for your state, we have a list of the most common form requested for each state [below](#section1). The form listed [below](#section1) may not be appropriate for your organization if you are not a business reselling finished goods. If that is the case, please reach out to your state Department of Revenue to confirm which document you should provide vendors for tax exemption purposes. 2. Once you've entered your information into our portal [here](https://www.candlescience.com/account/tax_exemption_submissions/new) and attached your tax exemption documentation, in, scroll to the bottom of the form and click the **Submit Tax Exemption Request** button. Your application will then be sent to our Tax Exemptions team for review. 3. Our Tax Exemptions team will process your application within the next 4-5 business days and and reach out to the the email address associated with your application with any updates regarding your tax-exempt status. Please keep in mind that during this processing time your account will not be tax-exempt with CandleScience until you receive a notification from our Tax Exemptions team. ### Processing Time Expected processing time is currently 4-5 business days, and you will receive an email confirmation when processing is complete. If you do not hear from us within 4-5 business days after submitting your request, please reach out to our Customer Support team through our support page [here](https://candlescience.kustomer.help/contact/contact-us-H1hIE_1Ybg). Please note:  Sales tax is remitted automatically to the state and we cannot refund sales tax paid on orders placed before a tax exemption is fully processed. ### Questions or concerns? Please contact us at [support@candlescience.com](mailto:support@candlescience.com) if you have any questions or concerns.  We've also created a list of [Frequently Asked Questions](https://candlescience.kustomer.help/en_us/sales-tax-faqs-SJrr3bc_Zg) on this topic which we are constantly updating. All information is strictly confidential, and will _never_ be shared except with taxing or governmental authorities as required by law. All tax exemption information is intended for US-based customers.  * * * ## Popular, state-specific forms If you are located in **Alabama** please submit a copy of your sales tax license. If you are located in **Arizona** please [search for the applicable form here.](https://azdor.gov/forms/tpt-forms) If you are located in **Arkansas** please [complete this form.](https://www.streamlinedsalestax.org/docs/default-source/forms/exemption-certificateb926a7ab4a0d43e1ad4fe8eb19e79cbb.pdf?sfvrsn=857843d_5) Instructions for filling out this form can be found on Page 2 of the document.  If you are located in **California** please [complete this form.](https://www.cdtfa.ca.gov/formspubs/cdtfa230.pdf) If you are located in **Colorado** please [complete this form](https://tax.colorado.gov/sites/tax/files/documents/DR5002_2023.pdf). If you are located in **Connecticut** please [search for the applicable form here.](https://portal.ct.gov/DRS/Sales-Tax/Exemption-Certificates) If you are located in **Florida**, please search for the [sales tax annual resale certificate here](https://floridarevenue.com/taxes/eservices/Pages/print_resale.aspx). Instructions can be found [here](https://floridarevenue.com/taxes/Documents/printSUTResaleCert.pdf). If you are located in **Georgia** please [complete this form.](https://www.streamlinedsalestax.org/docs/default-source/forms/exemption-certificateb926a7ab4a0d43e1ad4fe8eb19e79cbb.pdf?sfvrsn=857843d_5) Instructions for filling out this form can be found on Page 2 of the document.  If you are located in **Hawaii** please [complete this form](http://files.hawaii.gov/tax/forms/2016/g17.pdf). If you are located in **Idaho** please [complete this form](https://tax.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/forms/EFO00149/EFO00149_05-23-2023.pdf). If you are located in **Illinois** please [complete this form.](https://tax.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/tax/forms/sales/documents/sales/crt-61.pdf) If you are located in **Indiana** please [complete this form.](https://www.streamlinedsalestax.org/docs/default-source/forms/exemption-certificateb926a7ab4a0d43e1ad4fe8eb19e79cbb.pdf?sfvrsn=857843d_5) Instructions for filling out this form can be found on Page 2 of the document.  If you are located in **Iowa** please [complete this form.](https://www.streamlinedsalestax.org/docs/default-source/forms/exemption-certificateb926a7ab4a0d43e1ad4fe8eb19e79cbb.pdf?sfvrsn=857843d_5) Instructions for filling out this form can be found on Page 2 of the document.  If you are located in **Kansas** please [complete this form.](https://www.streamlinedsalestax.org/docs/default-source/forms/exemption-certificateb926a7ab4a0d43e1ad4fe8eb19e79cbb.pdf?sfvrsn=857843d_5) Instructions for filling out this form can be found on Page 2 of the document.  If you are located in **Kentucky** please [complete this form.](https://www.streamlinedsalestax.org/docs/default-source/forms/exemption-certificateb926a7ab4a0d43e1ad4fe8eb19e79cbb.pdf?sfvrsn=857843d_5) Instructions for filling out this form can be found on Page 2 of the document.  If you are located in **Louisiana** please [print a certificate obtained through this portal.](https://revenue.louisiana.gov/businesses/general-resources/resale-certificate/) If you are located in **Maine** please [complete this form.](https://www.mtc.gov/Resources/Uniform-Sales-Use-Tax-Exemption-Certificate) If you are located in **Maryland** please [complete this form](https://www.marylandcomptroller.gov/content/dam/mdcomp/tax/forms/misc/Sample-Resale-Certificate.pdf). If you are located in **Massachusetts** please [complete this form](https://www.mass.gov/doc/form-st-4-sales-tax-resale-certificate/download). If you are located in **Michigan** please [complete this form.](https://www.streamlinedsalestax.org/docs/default-source/forms/exemption-certificateb926a7ab4a0d43e1ad4fe8eb19e79cbb.pdf?sfvrsn=857843d_5) Instructions for filling out this form can be found on Page 2 of the document.  If you are located in **Minnesota** please [complete this form.](https://www.streamlinedsalestax.org/docs/default-source/forms/exemption-certificateb926a7ab4a0d43e1ad4fe8eb19e79cbb.pdf?sfvrsn=857843d_5) Instructions for filling out this form can be found on Page 2 of the document.  If you are located in **Mississippi** please submit a copy of your Sales Tax Permit or Seller’s Use Tax Permit. If you are located in **Missouri** please [complete this form](https://dor.mo.gov/forms/149.pdf). If you are located in **Nebraska** please [complete this form.](https://www.streamlinedsalestax.org/docs/default-source/forms/exemption-certificateb926a7ab4a0d43e1ad4fe8eb19e79cbb.pdf?sfvrsn=857843d_5) Instructions for filling out this form can be found on Page 2 of the document.  If you are located in **Nevada** please [complete this form.](https://www.streamlinedsalestax.org/docs/default-source/forms/exemption-certificateb926a7ab4a0d43e1ad4fe8eb19e79cbb.pdf?sfvrsn=857843d_5) Instructions for filling out this form can be found on Page 2 of the document.  If you are located in **New Jersey** please [complete this form.](https://www.streamlinedsalestax.org/docs/default-source/forms/exemption-certificateb926a7ab4a0d43e1ad4fe8eb19e79cbb.pdf?sfvrsn=857843d_5) Instructions for filling out this form can be found on Page 2 of the document.  If you are located in **New Mexico** please [follow the instructions on this page.](https://www.tax.newmexico.gov/businesses/non-taxable-transaction-certificates-nttc/) If you are located in **New York** please [search for the applicable form here.](https://www.tax.ny.gov/pubs_and_bulls/tg_bulletins/st/exemption_certificates_for_sales_tax.htm) If you are located in **North Carolina** please [complete this form.](https://www.streamlinedsalestax.org/docs/default-source/forms/exemption-certificateb926a7ab4a0d43e1ad4fe8eb19e79cbb.pdf?sfvrsn=857843d_5) Instructions for filling out this form can be found on Page 2 of the document.  If you are located in **North Dakota** please [complete this form.](https://www.streamlinedsalestax.org/docs/default-source/forms/exemption-certificateb926a7ab4a0d43e1ad4fe8eb19e79cbb.pdf?sfvrsn=857843d_5) Instructions for filling out this form can be found on Page 2 of the document.  If you are located in **Ohio** please [complete this form.](https://www.streamlinedsalestax.org/docs/default-source/forms/exemption-certificateb926a7ab4a0d43e1ad4fe8eb19e79cbb.pdf?sfvrsn=857843d_5) Instructions for filling out this form can be found on Page 2 of the document.  If you are located in **Oklahoma** please [complete this form.](https://www.streamlinedsalestax.org/docs/default-source/forms/exemption-certificateb926a7ab4a0d43e1ad4fe8eb19e79cbb.pdf?sfvrsn=857843d_5) Instructions for filling out this form can be found on Page 2 of the document.  If you are located in **Pennsylvania** please [complete this form.](https://www.pa.gov/content/dam/copapwp-pagov/en/revenue/documents/formsandpublications/formsforbusinesses/sut/documents/rev-1220.pdf) If you are located in **Rhode Island** please [complete this form.](https://www.streamlinedsalestax.org/docs/default-source/forms/exemption-certificateb926a7ab4a0d43e1ad4fe8eb19e79cbb.pdf?sfvrsn=857843d_5) Instructions for filling out this form can be found on Page 2 of the document.  If you are located in **South Carolina** please [complete this form.](https://dor.sc.gov/forms-site/Forms/ST8A.pdf) If you are located in **South Dakota** please [complete this form.](https://www.streamlinedsalestax.org/docs/default-source/forms/exemption-certificateb926a7ab4a0d43e1ad4fe8eb19e79cbb.pdf?sfvrsn=857843d_5) Instructions for filling out this form can be found on Page 2 of the document.  If you are located in **Tennessee** please [complete this form.](https://www.streamlinedsalestax.org/docs/default-source/forms/exemption-certificateb926a7ab4a0d43e1ad4fe8eb19e79cbb.pdf?sfvrsn=857843d_5) Instructions for filling out this form can be found on Page 2 of the document.  If you are located in **Texas** please [complete this form](https://comptroller.texas.gov/forms/01-339.pdf). If you are located in **Utah** please [complete this form.](https://www.streamlinedsalestax.org/docs/default-source/forms/exemption-certificateb926a7ab4a0d43e1ad4fe8eb19e79cbb.pdf?sfvrsn=857843d_5) Instructions for filling out this form can be found on Page 2 of the document.  If you are located in **Vermont** please [complete this form.](https://www.streamlinedsalestax.org/docs/default-source/forms/exemption-certificateb926a7ab4a0d43e1ad4fe8eb19e79cbb.pdf?sfvrsn=857843d_5) Instructions for filling out this form can be found on Page 2 of the document.  If you are located in **Virginia** please [complete this form](https://www.tax.virginia.gov/sites/default/files/taxforms/exemption-certificates/any/st-10-any.pdf). If you are located in **Washington** please [complete this form.](https://www.streamlinedsalestax.org/docs/default-source/forms/exemption-certificateb926a7ab4a0d43e1ad4fe8eb19e79cbb.pdf?sfvrsn=857843d_5) Instructions for filling out this form can be found on Page 2 of the document.  If you are located in **Washington D.C.** please [complete this form](https://otr.cfo.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/otr/publication/attachments/OTR-368%20CERT%20OF%20RESALE%2005.25.16.pdf). If you are located in **West Virginia** please [complete this form.](https://www.streamlinedsalestax.org/docs/default-source/forms/exemption-certificateb926a7ab4a0d43e1ad4fe8eb19e79cbb.pdf?sfvrsn=857843d_5) Instructions for filling out this form can be found on Page 2 of the document.  If you are located in **Wisconsin** please [complete this form.](https://www.streamlinedsalestax.org/docs/default-source/forms/exemption-certificateb926a7ab4a0d43e1ad4fe8eb19e79cbb.pdf?sfvrsn=857843d_5) Instructions for filling out this form can be found on Page 2 of the document.  If you are located in **Wyoming** please [complete this form.](https://www.streamlinedsalestax.org/docs/default-source/forms/exemption-certificateb926a7ab4a0d43e1ad4fe8eb19e79cbb.pdf?sfvrsn=857843d_5) Instructions for filling out this form can be found on Page 2 of the document.