Please remember that the University’s sales tax exemption does not apply to purchases made by foundations. Vendors are generally unaware of the source of funding for a purchase and may not apply the sales tax for foundation purchases. If sales tax is not added to foundation purchases and the vendor is audited by the state, the sales tax will be assessed at that time, and the vendor can come back to UA for payment.
As such, it is in the best interest of UA and our vendors to be vigilant in adding sales tax to foundation purchases at the time the invoice is received. When you receive invoices from a vendor for foundation purchases, please review the invoice for sales tax and follow up with the vendor if not included. If you have any questions or any issues with the vendor applying the tax, please contact Accounts Payable.