If an out-of-state retailer does have a Maine Sales Tax account but is not entitled to receive a
“Resale Certificate” it must pay the sales tax on the purchase of the merchandise and request a
refund on its next sales tax return filed with MRS as described above.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The information in this bulletin addresses some of the more common questions regarding the
Sales and Use Tax Law faced by your business. It is not intended to be all-inclusive. Requests
for information on specific situations should be in writing, should contain full information as to
the transaction in question and should be directed to the:
MAINE REVENUE SERVICES
SALES, FUEL & SPECIAL TAX DIVISION
P.O. BOX 1065
AUGUSTA, ME 04332-1065
TEL: (207) 624-9693
V/TTY: 7-1-1
The Department of Administrative and Financial Services does not discriminate on the basis of
disability in admission, to access to, or operation of its programs, services or activities.
Issued: August 30, 2012
(Published under Appropriation 010-18F-0002-07)
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