Exempt Organization
PISD is exempt from paying sales tax on purchases of goods or services used for educational purposes. The purchase, lease or rental of a taxable item is EXEMPT from tax when:
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Directly related to the purpose of the school.
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The item remains school property and ownership does not pass to employee, student or other individual.
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The school or an employee pays for the item, AND
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The vendor is provided with a Tax Identification Certificate, identifying PISD as a tax-exempt organization in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas.