Section R. 205.65 - Churches and houses of religious worshipRule 15.
(1) Sales, not for resale, to regularly organized churches and houses of religious worship are not subject to the tax if the item purchased is paid for by the church from church funds; however, sales of property used in a commerical enterprise by a church or house of religious worship, and sales of vehicles licensed for use on the public highways, are taxable. Sales of tangible personal property, including sales of meals in a commercial activity, when conducted as a retail business for gain, benefit, or advantage, direct or indirect, are taxable, and a sales tax license shall be obtained for the purpose of reporting and paying the tax due.(2) Sales to religious organizations and societies composed of church members are taxable.(3) Sales of merchandise to be given as prizes in games of skill or chance are taxable.(4) Sales to all church employees for their own use are taxable.(5) If an exemption is to be claimed, the seller, at the time of transfer of the tangible personal property, shall retain, as part of the seller's records, an executed exemption certificate which reads as follows:CERTIFICATE TO BE EXECUTED WHEN TAX EXEMPT SALE IS MADE TO AN EXEMPT INSTITUTION OR AGENCY
The undersigned hereby certifies that the item or items being purchased are to be used or consumer in connection with the operation of the exempt institution for agency named in the space provided below, and that the consideration for this purchase moves from the funds of the designated institution or agency. In the event this claim is disallowed, the transferee promises to reimburse the seller for the amount of the tax involved.
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Name of exempt institution or agency
DATE _______________________________
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Signature and title of person making certification
Mich. Admin. Code R. 205.65