Purchasing

Tax Exempt Accounts

If your school, district, or organization is exempt from sales tax, send us your certificate once. We put it on your account and every qualifying order after that is processed without sales tax.

How it works

STEP 1Create a store account

Use the email address that will place the orders. The exemption is attached to that account.

STEP 2Send your certificate

Email your exemption or resale certificate to howdy@argumentdriveninquiry.com with the account email in the message.

STEP 3We confirm

We review and flag the account, then email you when it is active. Usually 1 to 2 business days.

What to send

A valid exemption certificate, resale certificate, or direct pay permit
The exact legal name of the exempt organization
The email address on the store account that will order
The states you need the exemption applied in, if more than one

Order first, exempt later does not work

Set the exemption up before you check out. Once an order is placed with tax charged, we cannot always refund it, and your purchasing office will have a mismatch between the PO and the invoice.

Good to know

Keeping it current

Certificates expire. You are responsible for sending a new one before the date on the certificate, or tax goes back on.

Buying on a PO instead

Tax exemption and purchase orders are separate things. You can use both, and most districts do.

Quotes for your requisition

A quote issued after your exemption is active shows the correct tax-free total for your purchasing office.

Resellers

If you are claiming resale rather than an institutional exemption, start on the Wholesale and Resellers page instead.

Ready to set up your account?Attach your certificate and we will confirm within 1 to 2 business days.
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