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MINNESOTA+R +�ENUE <br /> October 7,2005 <br /> Deb Abarr <br /> National Multiple Sclerosis Society <br /> Minnesota Chapter <br /> 200 12Th Ave,So. <br /> Minneapolis,MN 55415-1255 <br /> Dear Ms Abur. <br /> Your application for exemption from the Minnesota sales tax as a nonprofit organization has been approved. <br /> Your organization's exempt status number is 24855. <br /> Your exempt status number should be entered on the enclosed Certificate of Exemption,Form ST3. <br /> A copy of a properly completed Certificate of Exemption must be given to each seller fiord whom you <br /> purchase,lease,or rent tangible personal property or services for your use in your nonprofit functions. <br /> This exemption does not apply to purchases of prepared food,soft drinks,candy,lodging,waste collection <br /> and disposal services,or to purchases or leases of motor vehicles,except motor vehicles that are used primarily <br /> to transport goods or people,other than employees,as part of the organization's charitable,religious,or educational <br /> functions are exempt.Qualifying motor vehicles include those defined in Minnesota Statutes,section 168.011, <br /> as a truck or bus,or a passenger automobile that is designed and used for carrying more than nine people. <br /> Your exempt status number may not be used by a building contractor to obtain exemption for materials <br /> purchased under a lump sum construction project covering both labor and materials for the construction, <br /> alteration,or repair of your building or other real property you own. <br /> If your sources of support,or the purposes,character,or method of operation change,you must let us <br /> know so we can consider the effect of the change on your status.Also,please inform us of all changes in <br /> your legal name or address. <br /> If your organization makes ongoing taxable retail sales,you are required to obtain a Minnesota Tax Identification <br /> number,and to collect and remit the sales tax.When you purchase items for resale,you should give your supplier <br /> a photocopy of your Form ST3,claiming the resale exemption. <br /> For more information on your exemption,or on the Minnesota sales tax,please write us at the address below, <br /> or,call us at(651)556-6837. <br /> Enclosure:Form ST3 <br /> Corporate and Sales Tax Division Phone:651-556-6837 <br /> Policy Services and Taxpayer Programs Fax:651-556-3102 <br /> Mail Station 6330 Minnesota Relay(TTY)711 <br /> St.Paul,MN 55146-6330 An equal opportunity employer <br /> 17 <br />