Help Guides - Complete the PA Tax Exemption Certificate

Purpose: Use this guide to properly completing the PA Exemption Certificate (REV-1220). NOTE: This form may be used in conjunction with your sales tax/wholesaler license to claim exemptions from sales tax for the purpose of resale. For assistance with obtaining a taxes tax/wholesaler certificate, refer to the Apply for State Business Taxes help guide.

Step 1: Select the type of tax for which you are claiming an exemption, e.g., to claim a resale exemption for sales tax you would select State and Local Sales and Use Tax. 

Step 2: Select whether the certificate will be used for a unit exemption (valid for only one transaction) or for a blanket exemption (valid for current and future transactions).

Step 3: Enter the name and address of the business from which you are purchasing in the Name of Seller, Vendor or Lessor box.

Step 4: Select the type of exemption you are claiming and enter any required account numbers or information. You should only select one type of exemption, e.g., to claim an exemption for resale you would mark box 3 and input your 8-digit sales tax license/wholesaler certificate ID number. Use the instructions with the form to help with inputting the correct information for the exemption you claim.

Step 5: Enter your information as the purchaser and sign the form.

Step 6: Provide the completed certificate to the seller. The seller should accept a properly completed exemption certificate in good faith. NOTE: The certificate is not sent to the State.

Revised 4/2/2025