Form NP-20T is the official application issued by the Indiana Department of Revenue for nonprofits seeking temporary exemption from state sales tax on purchases of tangible personal property. Qualifying organizations under Indiana Code IC 6-2.5-5-21, such as churches, hospitals, schools, veterans groups, or entities focused on religious, charitable, scientific, literary, educational, or civic purposes, use this no-fee form to establish short-term exempt status. It requires attaching proof of federal tax-exempt status via an IRS determination letter, which verifies eligibility under relevant Internal Revenue Code sections. The form captures organizational details, purpose, affiliate status, and prior applications, enabling the state to issue exemption certificates for a defined period. This temporary approval supports nonprofits during events or projects without permanent registration.
How To File The Indiana NP-20T Form
Download and complete the fillable form, attach a copy of your IRS federal determination letter, and mail everything to Indiana Department of Revenue, P.O. Box 1261, Indianapolis, IN 46207-1261. No application fee is required. For federal letter issues, contact IRS at 1-877-829-5500.
How To Complete The Indiana NP-20T Form
Complete every section accurately to avoid processing delays.
Department Use Area
Leave the top section blank for state processing notes.
Part 1: Organization Information
- Full Name of Organization: Enter the complete legal name.
- Type: Specify the organization type if applicable.
- Street Address: Provide the physical address.
- County: Name the Indiana county.
- City, State, ZIP Code: Add city, IN, and ZIP.
- Federal Employer Identification Number: Input the FEIN.
- Indiana Taxpayer Identification Number: Enter if known.
- Start Date for Exemption: State the requested start date.
- End Date for Exemption: Specify the requested end date.
- Predominant Purpose: Describe the main mission.
Part 2: Qualifying Organization Details
- Item 1 – Type of Qualifying Organization: Select only one box from A, B, or C per IC 6-2.5-5-21:
- A. Organized Specifically As: Choose one: (1) Church, (2) Hospital, (3) Monastery/Convent, (4) Parochial School, (5) Labor Union, (6) Pension Trust, (7) Veteran’s Group.
- B. Organized and Operated For: Choose one: (1) Religious, (2) Charitable, (3) Scientific, (4) Literary, (5) Educational, (6) Civic, (7) Student Co-operative Housing.
- C. Organized and Operated As: Choose one: (1) Fraternal (including fraternal beneficiary societies), (2) Business League, (3) Business Association.
- Item 2 – Sales Activity: Check Yes or No if the organization sells or rents tangible personal property or has sales-taxable receipts.
- Item 3 – Affiliate Status: Check Yes or No if this is a local chapter of a national/parent group. If Yes, provide the parent organization’s name and address.
- Item 4 – Prior Application: Check Yes or No if previously applied for Indiana exemption. If Yes, enter the prior registration number.
Contact And Declaration
- Name of Person(s) to Contact: List authorized contact names.
- Email Address: Provide email.
- Daytime Telephone Number(s): Add phone numbers.
- Signature: Authorized representative signs.
- Title: Enter signer’s title.
- Date Signed: Record signing date.
- Declaration: Confirms under perjury penalties that the signer is authorized, has reviewed the application and attachments, and attests to their truth, correctness, and completeness.