Tax Information

U.S. Purchases

Northern currently collects sales tax on purchases shipped to all states and territories except: Alaska, American Samoa, Delaware, Guam, Montana, New Hampshire, North Marianas Islands, Oregon, and Virgin Islands.

Canadian Purchases

Northern currently collects tax on purchases shipped to Canada.

Import duties and/or taxes for orders shipped to non-U.S. destinations may be imposed by your local government on shipments from outside your country. These charges are separate from Northern Tool's charges and are beyond our control or ability to predict. These charges, if any, are made payable to your government.

You are responsible for paying any taxes, duties and/or customs fees charged by your government. Please check with your local post office for more information.

If you qualify, there are three ways you can make tax-exempt purchases at Northern Tool. First, determine whether you will be placing a tax-exempt order in a physical store, or via the phone/web.

Important: Tax exemption status for store purchases is not transferrable to purchases made by phone or on the website. If want to make tax-exempt purchases both in stores and online, you will need follow both of the processes outlined below.

• In person: visit a Northern Tool retail store.

  Visit your local Northern Tool + Equipment store and our retail associates will assist you in setting up a tax-exempt account. The stores have an electronic portal that enables you to fill out the tax exemption forms on-site. Alternatively, you can print and fill out the required forms provided below. Find a store near you.

• Phone or web: in advance or by reimbursement.

  Option #1: Set up tax-exempt account in advance. (Recommended)

  Call Sales Department at 1-800-221-0516.
  The Sales Department is available Mon - Fri: 7 am - 8 pm CT, Sat - Sun: 8 am - 5 pm CT. A representative will look up or assign you a customer number. Retain this number for the next step.

  Email Us Your Customer Number.
  Send an email with your customer number to taxdept@northerntool.com , and we will email you a link to fill out your exemption certificates electronically.

  Alternatively, you can download, print, and fax/mail/email the completed forms to us.

  • Fax:952-808-6682
  • Mail:Northern Tool + Equipment, Attn: Tax Department, P.O. Box 1219, Burnsville, MN 55337
  • Email: taxdept@northerntool.com

  Process the Order.
  Your account should update in one business day. After allowing for processing, call the sales department to place your order. If you would like to place your order online, see the next step.

  Place Tax-Exempt Orders Online.
  Create an account or sign in as the business account that will qualify for tax exemption.

  Input Customer Number on "My Account".
  Once you are logged in, on the "My Account" page, scroll down to find a "Customer Number" field. Type in your customer number and click submit.

  Important: Please allow one business day for our system to recognize your tax exemption status. Future online orders placed with this approved tax-exempt account will not be charged tax.

  Option #2: Make a purchase on NorthernTool.com and tax will be reimbursed afterwards.

  Create an Account.
  Create an account or sign in as the business account that will qualify for tax exemption.

  Place Order.
  Place order normally. Allow one day for the order to process through our system; contact Customer Care the following day. A representative will look up your customer number. Retain this number for the next step.

  Email us your customer number.
  Send an email with your customer number to taxdept@northerntool.com , and we will email you a link to fill out your exemption certificates electronically.

  Alternatively, you can download, print, and fax/mail/email the completed forms to us.

  • Fax:952-808-6682
  • Mail:Northern Tool + Equipment, Attn: Tax Department, P.O. Box 1219, Burnsville, MN 55337
  • Email: taxdept@northerntool.com

  Process the Reimbursement.
  Once the tax exemption certificates are approved, we will notify you that you are eligible for tax exemption. You will need to contact Customer Care for final reimbursement.

  Important: Please allow one business day for our system to recognize your tax exemption status. Future online orders placed with this approved tax-exempt account will not be charged tax.

At certain times of the year, some states offer a sales tax holiday that makes qualifying items exempt from sales tax during the holiday period. Common types of sales tax holidays include Energy Star, storm or hurricane preparedness and back-to-school. Various items such as generators, inverters, flashlights, tie-down kits and tarps may be exempt during this period.

Use Tax:Notice for Use Tax in States Where Northern Tool Does Not Collect Sales Tax: This notice is for customers who take delivery of merchandise in states where sales tax is not charged.

• Purchases are subject to use tax in certain states unless exempt from taxation in those states.
• The purchase is not exempt merely because it is made over the Internet or by Catalog.
• Some states will require customers to report their purchases that were not taxed and pay use tax on those purchases. Customers should check their state's reporting requirements for tax forms to be used for this purpose.

Purchases Shipped to Kentucky:

• The Commonwealth of Kentucky requires Kentucky purchasers to report all purchases of tangible personal property that are not taxed by the retailer and pay use tax on those purchases unless exempt under Kentucky law. The tax may be reported and paid on the Kentucky individual income tax return or by filing a consumer use tax return with the Kentucky Department of Revenue. These forms and corresponding instructions may be found on the Kentucky Department of Revenue's website.

Important points to remember about Tax Exemption Forms:

• Please make sure all required fields are completed including the type of exemption you are claiming. Incomplete forms will not be accepted.
• A copy of your business sales tax permit is not an acceptable substitute for the state-approved form.
• If you are purchasing items for your own use, we cannot accept a resale exemption certificate. You must pay sales tax on these items.
• Farmers - please note that some states do not allow agricultural exemptions for many of the items Northern Tool + Equipment sells. Please consult your tax advisor before submitting an exemption certificate.

United States Tax Forms

Canadian Tax Forms

Form Name & Link	Description
Export Distribution Centre (EDC) Form	GST exemption form for buyers authorized by the Minister of National Revenue
Multi-Province Farm Exemption Certificate
Multi-Province Uniform Sale & Use Tax Certification	Manufacturers or resellers may be exempt from PST/QST by completing this form