Florida nonprofit sales tax exemption needs the DR-14 paper

A nonprofit name, donation drive, or federal letter does not finish the Florida sales-tax question by itself.

Florida has a Consumer’s Certificate of Exemption, often tied to Form DR-14. Some nonprofit groups can use it for purchases that fit their exempt purpose. The certificate is a Florida Revenue paper, not just a logo or website claim.

This can matter for churches, schools, clubs, charities, and small volunteer groups. A vendor may ask for the certificate. A board member may think every purchase is covered. A fundraiser may mix donated items, resale items, rentals, and event costs in one folder.

Keep the certificate where buyers and bookkeepers can find it. Check the name, date, address, and use. Ask Florida Revenue or a tax professional before treating a large purchase, event, or resale as exempt.

For donors, this is separate from whether a gift is tax-deductible on a federal return. One paper does not answer every tax question.