Sales Tax
ÃÛÑ¿appUniversity is exempt from paying sales tax in Ohio and in several other (but not all) states. For more information on the sales tax exemption, please read SALES TAX EXEMPTION ON PURCHASES MADE BY KENT STATE.
Even though ÃÛÑ¿appis exempt from paying Ohio sales tax, ÃÛÑ¿appis required to collect sales tax on sales made by the University in Ohio and other states.
OHIO SALES TAX COLLECTION REQUIREMENTS FOR SALES MADE BY KENT STATE
The sale of tangible personal property and certain services by ÃÛÑ¿appUniversity may be subject to Ohio sales tax. Ohio sales tax will not apply if the purchaser provides an or if the product is shipped outside of Ohio. Properly completed exemption certificates must be maintained on file in case an audit is conducted by the State of Ohio. An exemption certificate is not required for sales shipped outside of Ohio but documentation must be retained to prove that the product was shipped outside of Ohio. The sales tax rate varies based upon the county in which the sale originates.
ÃÛÑ¿appmay be required to collect sales tax on sales made to customers in states other than Ohio. For example, selling product in the State of Washington for just a day results in a duty to collect sales tax.