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Sales Tax Exemption Certificates

Cornell University has sales tax exemptions in the following states and districts:

  • Colorado
  • Connecticut
  • District of Columbia
  • Florida
  • Illinois
  • Maine
  • Massachusetts
  • Michigan
  • Missouri
  • New Jersey
  • New York
  • North Dakota
  • Rhode Island
  • Tennessee
  • Wisconsin
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Please contact your financial transaction center (FTC) or business service center (BSC) if you need a state sales tax exemption certificate. FTCs/BSCs can usually handle your questions or requests. The FTC/BSC staff, not the unit, should contact the Cornell Tax Compliance office for any additional guidance and/or to request updated certificates.