Certificates Required by State for Exemption or Tax Refund

For a list of documents needed for enrollment into the Amazon Tax Exemption Program, or to receive a tax refund, please download the Amazon Tax Exemption Matrix and review. This matrix is not all inclusive and questions regarding specific exemptions or qualifications should be directed to your tax adviser or local taxing authority as Amazon can't provide tax guidance.

Diplomats are required to provide a front and back copy of their card for validation.

Native American Individuals or Tribes are able to provide a copy of their Tribal ID card or completed exemption certificate based on state requirements for enrollment or refund request.

For us to validate and review a document for enrollment into the Amazon Tax Exemption Program, or issue a tax refund, the document must match the Business Name or address on the account.

Documents submitted must be dated, signed, and list a description of items (if applicable). Examples of acceptable descriptions are as follows: books, school items, beauty and personal care, clothing, shoes, jewelry, electronics, kitchen items, computer accessories and so on.

Amazon can't accept sales tax permits, articles of incorporation, tax licenses, IRS determination letter (unless required by state law), W9's, or certificate of registrations.

We're required to obtain valid state tax IDs on the document. Failure to provide proper valid IDs can result in denial or removal from the Amazon Tax Exemption Program, or for no refund to be issued.