Sales Tax Exemption Certificates for Governmental Entities

Florida law grants governmental entities, including states, counties, municipalities, and political subdivisions (e.g., school districts or municipal libraries), an exemption from Florida sales and use tax. To be eligible for the exemption, Florida law requires that political subdivisions obtain a sales tax Consumer’s Certificate of Exemption (Form DR-14) from the Florida Department of Revenue.

The United States government or any (of its federal agencies) is not required to obtain a Florida Consumer’s Certificate of Exemption; however, obtaining a Florida Consumer’s Certificate of Exemption to present to Florida retail dealers makes it easy for selling dealers to document their tax exempt sales.