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Many churches and other religious organizations believe they are automatically exempt from property taxation. However, Tennessee State law requires churches and other qualifying non-profit groups to file for property-tax exemption for each piece of property they acquire.

Nonprofit organizations are exempt from paying taxes on tangible personal property and taxable services. A Tennessee nonprofit exemption certificate must be presented by an in-state Tennessee 501(c)(3) organization when making purchases. Nonprofit organizations must keep their tax exemption certificate indefinitely.

It could be someone such as a member of the board, an officer of the organization, or someone else within your organization who has authority to speak for your church or religious organization. You cannot sign on your own behalf.

Some customers are exempt from paying sales tax under Tennessee law. Examples include government agencies, some nonprofit organizations, and merchants purchasing goods for resale. Sellers are required to collect a valid exemption or resale certificate from buyers to validate each exempt transaction.

Under general exemption law, property owned by a religious, charitable, scientific, or non-profit educational institution and used for an exempt purpose may qualify for exemption.

Not only must the witnesses and testator sign the will, but they must all do so in the presence of each other. If one signs the will without the other being present, the will cannot be accepted. Tennessee requires strict compliance with these rules. If you do not meet any of these requirements, the will is invalid.