DC Supplies supports tax-exempt purchasing for government agencies, educational institutions, non-profit organizations, and other qualifying entities. Once your tax-exempt status is on file, all eligible purchases are processed without applicable sales tax — automatically, on every order.
Who Qualifies
- Federal, State, and Local government agencies
- Public and private K–12 schools and school districts
- Colleges and universities (public and accredited private)
- 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations
- Hospitals and qualifying non-profit healthcare organizations
- Tribal governments and tribal enterprises
- Other qualifying entities as defined by your state tax authority
How to Set Up Tax-Exempt Purchasing
Step 1
Contact our sales team at (469) 458-9636 or sales@dcsupplies.net.
Step 2
Submit your tax-exempt certificate or government purchase authorization.
Step 3
We verify and add your exemption to your account within 1 business day.
Step 4
All future purchases automatically process tax-exempt — no action needed per order.
Accepted Documentation
- State sales tax exemption certificate (must be current and signed)
- Government purchase order or agency authorization letter
- IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter (for non-profits)
- Uniform Sales & Use Tax Exemption Certificate (Multi-Jurisdiction)
- GSA SmartPay Card — purchases made with a GSA SmartPay card are automatically tax-exempt
- Direct Pay Permit (where applicable by state)
Important Notes
- Tax-exempt status must be submitted before your first exempt purchase — we cannot apply exemptions retroactively to completed orders
- Certificates must be valid for the state where goods are shipped
- We are required by law to maintain copies of all exemption documentation on file
- Certificates may need periodic renewal — we will notify you when yours is approaching expiration
Multi-state organizations: If you purchase for delivery across multiple states, provide exemption certificates for each applicable state. Call us at (469) 458-9636 and we will walk you through the process.