RA Shirts, redux (Read 996 times)

Scout, I am nearing the ordering of shirts from a vendor. I hit a snag with the vendor asked for a resale certificate. Huh??? For all you law junkies out there, the resale certificate relieves the supplier the burden of proof that the shirts are for resale, and that they don't have to charge me a sales tax. I, on the other hand, will need to collect sales tax for my state. Grr!!! This is definitely another interesting learning experience. So, are there any lawyers out there that can provide me with legal advise?

I haven't been following the progress of the shirt theory, but I wanted to throw out there this idea. A friend of mine is just starting his own print shop (shirt etc.). If you're interested I could give you his information. Just a passing thought (a request of my friend actually). He'll be doing my soccer team's next jersey.

Eric, is this still an issue? I may be able to help. Fire me an email if so.

Trent, which issue is this? In regards to Lynn's comment, I don't think it works that way. Distributors do not charge sale taxes to resalers (me). It is my job to collect taxes for the state. Since I'm in Massachusetts, I need to charge sales tax to all Mass residents, while tax free for out of staters. I'm using Francis Communcations to produce the shirts. I'm sure you (Trent) know them well. The prices are within my price range and all the folks I showed the sample shirt to love it. I just sent in the graphics for the layout. Hopefully we'll have something produced soon. Mississippi: does your friend provide the shirts or does he just do printing? For me, it's obtaining quality shirts at a reasonable price that's the biggest issue.

The issue of the resale certificate. Eric, I can swing by and look at a proof. Let me know if you'd like me to do that as well. And FrancisCo has always serve me really well.