How to shop Walmart Tax FREE
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Are you a reseller that wants to save money and increase profits?
Let me show you how you can shop Walmart TAX FREE! This will save you money and increase your profit margins. Every little bit helps!
Reseller Permit or License
The first step is to get your resellers permit or license ( each state has a different name for it ) from your local government.
TIP: You DO NOT have to be an LLC to become a reseller. You can be a sole proprietor, just like me!
Be sure to read the rules carefully when obtaining your reseller permit. Following the rules is essential. For example, I must file quarterly sales taxes to keep my Reseller Permit in good standing.
Walmart In-Store
Next, you are going to stroll into your local Walmart customer service and ask for a “Tax Exemption Application.”
Fill out the application to the best of your ability and return it to the customer serice WITH a copy of your Resllers Permit or License.
Once they process your application you will be given a reseller card. This card will have your account number, name and mine is nothing fancy. Just a paper card!
To use the card
You must present the card to the cashier BEFORE they start scanning your items.
The cashier will do their magic, scan your items and not charge you tax.
Last step is to sign your name on the keypad, pay, get your receipt and CONGRATS! You did it!
Walmart Online
If you want to get tax free while shopping at Walmart.com here are the steps to do that as well.
To begin with, you will need a Walmart Account that you dedicate to your business. I say this because you do not want you personal purchases mixed up with your business purchases.
TIP : Getting tax free on personal purchases is not legal. This is for purchases that you will be reselling ONLY.
Next head over to https://www.walmart.com/taxexempt/ and fill out the online application. You will need to provide a copy of your reseller license or permit.
Walmart will review your application and once approved your account will stop charging you taxes!
Conclusion
Once getting your reselling permit you can start shopping tax free at Walmart and lots of others stores. This will save you so much money on unnecessary tax fees.
And the less you spend in fees, the more profits in your pocket!
Frequently asked questions -
Does Walmart remit sales tax for sellers? According to Taxjar.com, Walmart Marketplace collects sales tax from buyers on behalf of 3rd party sellers, but after that it's up to you to remit that sales tax back to the state.
How can reseller avoid sales tax? According to CA.gov, When purchasing items for resale, registered sellers may avoid the sales tax by giving their supplier adequate documentation in the form of a resale certificate. A resale certificate indicates the item was in good faith that the purchaser would resell the item and report tax on the final sale.
