Are there IRS registration requirements for FET tax-free sales?

August 12, 2013
Rose-Michele Nardi
Transport Counsel PC
A new customer wants to purchase some vehicles on a tax-free basis (not charging any Section 4051 tax). Are there any Internal Revenue Service (IRS) registration requirements for such tax-free sales?
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