What is Amazon’s Tax Free Program? Amazon’s Tax Free Program Review

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Certain charitable organizations, the U.S. government, state and local governments, resellers, direct payment holders, and educational institutions may qualify for tax-exempt status.

Application Steps

Go to Tax Settings in Seller Central.

Click to view/edit your Tax Collection Obligations settings, Shipping and Handling settings, and Gift Wrap Tax settings.

Select the Enroll in Amazon’s Tax Exempt Program checkbox.

Check the box at the bottom of the page to confirm making this change.

Click the Check Changes button.

Select all the check boxes to confirm that you have reviewed the changes.

Click the [Confirm] button.

Operation Process

Buyers who enroll in ATEP can purchase sales tax-free merchandise from Amazon.com LLC and its affiliates and participating sellers.

When a buyer purchases tax-free goods from a seller participating in the program, ATEP will provide the seller with a tax-free certificate containing the buyer's tax-free information. Information about tax-free status for purchases is available in the Tax Document Library on Seller Central. For instructions on accessing tax-free documents, see the Get Tax-Free Certificates help page.

If the buyer cannot enjoy tax exemption when purchasing goods but makes relevant requests, the problem will still be solved by refunding the tax after placing the order.

By participating in ATEP, you agree to accept tax exemption information or certificates provided by buyers and their election of tax exemption for purchases. You are solely responsible for your use of ATEP and must comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding the acceptance of tax exemption certificates.

You will not be able to download a buyer tax exemption certificate for tax-exempt orders shipped to states that have enacted marketplace tax laws. Sales tax exemption and payment obligations for orders will be borne by Amazon, regardless of the shipping type.

References

• 1. Amazon’s tax exemption program operation process: Amazon official website [cited on 2019-01-29]