November 09, 2026
Florida Sales Tax Exemption
As purchasing activity begins to ramp up for 麻豆村 Miami, please keep in mind that 麻豆村 is exempt from Florida sales tax for qualifying purchases made in support of the university's nonprofit mission, which includes the new campus.
To help ensure that the exemption is applied correctly, please adhere to the following guidance with faculty and staff involved in purchasing activities on behalf of 麻豆村 Miami:
Key Requirements for a Florida Sales Tax Exemption
- Qualifying Purchases: A purchase qualifies for a sales tax exemption in Florida when made on behalf of Carnegie Mellon’s customary nonprofit activities using university funds (a PCard or Purchase Order).
- Important Restriction: Purchases made by an individual using personal funds do not qualify for sales tax exemption, even if reimbursement will be requested from the university.
How to Claim a Florida Sales Tax Exemption for Qualifying Purchases
- Request a Certificate (Prior to Purchasing): Prior to making a qualifying purchase with university funds in Florida, the buyer or cardholder should email the Tax Department at taxdept@andrew.cmu.edu to request a sales tax exemption certificate and indicate whether the purchase will be made via PCard or Purchase Order.
- Receive Form DR-14: The Tax Department will provide a copy of the Florida Sales Tax Exemption Certificate (DR-14) to the requestor via email.
- Provide to Vendor at Time of Purchase: The buyer or cardholder should provide vendors with the Florida Sales Tax Exemption Certificate (DR-14) at the time of purchase to support the tax-exempt transaction.
Obtaining and providing the tax exemption certificate before a purchase is made helps to avoid unnecessary sales tax charges and reduce the need for follow-up correction efforts.
For questions regarding the university's Florida sales tax exemption, please contact the Tax Department at taxdept@andrew.cmu.edu.