When making purchases, it's important to remember that the University is classified as tax-exempt under the Internal Revenue Code section 501 (c)(3). Follow these steps to ensure sales tax is not charged:
- In the state of PA: present this Sales Tax Exemption Certificate at the time of purchase for goods/services purchased in Pennsylvania.
- Other states: review this list to identify states other than PA that also grant tax exempt status to the University of Pittsburgh for goods and services purchased while in their state.
Contact Customer Service with any questions.