Originally Posted by
gdecave
I make and sell items at trade shows. I buy supplies to make these items. I have an EIN. Can I use this number to buy these supplies without paying sales tax, or do I need a resellers tax ID
Hello g:
You aren't reselling your SUPPLIES. You're using them up to make YOUR product. There IS a way to get them WITHOUT paying taxes, though. It's just not the way you're thinking...
Pay the sales taxes at the store, and keep track of them. You'll be able to deduct the cost of your supplies from your federal income tax on your schedule "C", and you'll be able to deduct the sales taxes on your state and local tax returns.
excon