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Steps to Qualify for Iowa Sales Tax Exemption

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In the state of Iowa, a business purchasing prewritten software to be used exclusively for business use is exempt from sales taxes. This means your monthly subscription to MassageBook software is exempt from sales tax. In order to qualify for this exemption, your business must create a sales tax exemption certificate.

To generate your certificate, follow the instructions below:

  1. Check the email account associated with your MassageBook account for an email from Avalara. The subject will be titled "Iowa Commercial Enterprise Tax Certificate Request".
  2. The email you received should have a website link directing you to Avalara's CertExpress webpage. Click the link in the email to begin creating the certificate of exemption.
  3. Select Create Requested Document.

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  4. Fill out the following fields as shown in the screenshot below.
    • Reason: Other/custom
    • PURCHASER DOING BUSINESS AS NAME: Enter Your first and last name
    • VENDOR DOING BUSINESS AS NAME: 2Book, INC.
    • GENERAL NATURE OF BUSINESS: Professional services
    • PURCHASER IS CLAIMING EXEMPTION FOR THE FOLLOWING REASON: qualifying computer software, specified digital products and digital services
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  5. Click Next.
  6. On the signature page, enter your first and last name, title (ie: Owner) and digitally sign in the space provided.
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  7. Select Next. 
  8. Wait for the confirmation status to change from Pending to Complete.
    • You can manually refresh the page to check on the confirmation status. It should switch to Complete in a few minutes. You can also return to the original website later to check the status.
  9. Download a copy of the tax exemption document for your records using the downward arrow icon or send a copy to yourself using the send icon. 

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Notes:

  • After your complete your sales tax exemption certificate, you're done! We will ensure your monthly subscription is exempt from sales tax. 
  • We highly recommend you download and email your certificate to yourself. You can access your completed certificate by returning to the original website address and selecting your certificate under the Complete tab. 
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