University Tax Documents

Stockton University is an instrumentality of the State of New Jersey and is exempt from certain federal and state taxes. Vendors, departments, and other parties conducting business with the University may require documentation supporting the University's tax-exempt status.

The Tax Department maintains the University's tax exemption documentation and provides assistance regarding the appropriate use of these certificates.

Available Tax Exemption Documents

The following documents are available upon request or through the links provided below:

• IRS Determination Letter
  Federal documentation regarding the University's tax status, when required by a vendor or external organization.
• W-9 Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification
  The University's completed Form W-9 for business transactions that require taxpayer information.
• New Jersey Sales Tax Exempt Organization Certificate (Form ST-4)
  Documentation supporting the University's exemption from New Jersey Sales and Use Tax under applicable state law.

Requesting Tax Exempt Documentation

University departments should contact the Tax Department when tax exemption documentation is required for purchases, contracts, registrations, or other official University business.

External organizations requesting tax exemption documentation should submit their request to the Tax Department and include the purpose of the request and the specific documentation needed.

Email:tax@stockton.edu

Important Information

• Tax exemption documentation may only be used for official Stockton University business.
• The University's tax-exempt status does not extend to personal purchases made by employees, students, or other individuals.
• Departments should ensure that vendors receive the appropriate documentation before a purchase is completed to avoid unnecessary sales tax charges.