Step 2 - Review Important Sales Tax Information and Exemption Guidelines
Great Northern Equipment Distributing Inc. (GNE) holds nexus or economic nexus in all states except the following: Alaska, Delaware, Hawaii, Montana, New Hampshire, Oregon, and the District of Columbia.
For transactions delivered to Alabama, GNE collects simplified sellers use tax and remit directly to the Alabama Department of Revenue on your behalf. Our Seller’s Program Account Number is SSU-R010053684.
We understand that many of our customers may qualify for a sales tax exemption. If your business is exempt from sales tax in any state where GNE has nexus, sales tax will be charged unless we have a valid exemption certificate on file for your account.
Submitting Exemption Certificates
To ensure your purchases are processed as tax-exempt, please submit completed, signed, and currently dated Sales Tax Exemption Forms for all applicable states. Email your forms to us at ar@gnedi.com .
We utilize Avalara, a trusted third-party vendor, to manage exemption certificates. Periodic emails may be sent from Avalara requesting updates or validations of your exemption certificate(s).
Important Notes on Certificate Forms
- If you are using the Uniform Sales & Use Tax Certificate – Multi-jurisdiction, please note it is not accepted in the following states: Indiana, Mississippi, and Louisiana. For each state, a valid ID number must be included.
- If you are using the Streamlined Sales Tax Form, it is not accepted in these states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Mexico, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, and Virginia. A valid ID number is required for each state in which you are claiming exemption.
Legal and Compliance Information
Exemption certificates are legal documents. If you have questions about exemption certificates, sales tax compliance, or state-specific tax laws, we encourage you to contact the appropriate State Department of Revenue for guidance.
Questions or Assistance
For additional assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us at ar@gnedi.com .
