Tax Exemption
Important: Before submitting an exemption, please make sure you have an aspectLED account. An account is necessary to process your exemption application.
Please upload your tax exemption form and provide the requested information.
• Business name and address (Your company)
• Tax ID number
• Seller name and address (aspectLED)
• Type of business (Your company)
• Reason for exemption
• A valid signature and date (please ensure the date is within the current year)
Please allow 24 to 48 hours for us to set up your tax-exempt status. If your submission is made over a weekend or holiday, it will be processed the following business day.
Once reviewed, you will receive an email confirming that your tax-exempt status has been applied. If any corrections or additional information are needed, you’ll receive an email with instructions on how to update your submission.
If you have any issues, please email us at accounting@aspectLED.com.
Sales Tax Exemption Certificates FAQ
Questions about tax exemption certificates and how aspectLED applies exempt status to your account.
Why is aspectLED required to collect sales tax in my state?
Why is aspectLED required to collect sales tax in my state?
Most jurisdictions require businesses to collect sales tax on taxable sales if the company has economic nexus in that state. aspectLED meets the nexus requirements in most states and is therefore required to collect tax unless an exemption certificate is provided.
What happens if I do not provide a sales tax exemption certificate to aspectLED?
What happens if I do not provide a sales tax exemption certificate to aspectLED?
aspectLED will be required to collect sales tax on your purchases and remit the tax to your state if a tax exemption is not provided.
I have already sent in an exemption certificate; did you receive it?
I have already sent in an exemption certificate; did you receive it?
If you aren't sure if the certificate was received, please resend it to accounting@aspectled.com.
I think I sent the wrong form, what do I do?
I think I sent the wrong form, what do I do?
Some states have several sales tax exemption certificate forms. Please confirm that you are using the appropriate form through a web search and/or by consulting your tax advisor. The following links may be of assistance:
If I am tax exempt, why am I being charged tax when I ship to another state?
If I am tax exempt, why am I being charged tax when I ship to another state?
Sales tax collection is based on the address that you are shipping to. The tax collected will be based on the ship-to location's tax requirements. To avoid tax on a shipment, you need to have a tax exemption certificate on file for the state you are shipping to.
What do I put for the vendor/seller address on my exemption form?
What do I put for the vendor/seller address on my exemption form?
Name of seller: aspectLED
Seller's address: 4900 Constellation Drive, White Bear Lake, MN 55127
I sent in an exemption and was notified it was applied, why is tax still showing?
I sent in an exemption and was notified it was applied, why is tax still showing?
If tax is still showing on your order, please make sure you are logged in to your account. If you are shipping to a state that is not indicated on your tax exemption, please refer to the FAQ above about shipping to another state.
I already placed my order, but I am tax exempt, how do I receive a refund?
I already placed my order, but I am tax exempt, how do I receive a refund?
Once you've received your order confirmation, please send an email to accounting@aspectled.com with Sales Tax Exemption Request in the subject line and include:
- Company or organization name
- Order number
- Email address used for the order
Attach a scanned copy of a state resale certificate, an exemption certificate, or other acceptable proof of your exempt status in the state to which the items will be shipped. After your documents have been processed and accepted, you will receive a refund in the amount of the tax charged.
Important: You will need to contact us after placing each order to ensure that you are refunded any tax charged on your purchase.