You are correct on both points, but you're drawing a connection where one doesn't necessarily exist.
When you donate to 501(c)(3) corporation, you can deduct the donation against your taxes and the organization does not have to pay taxes on your gift.
The paper you show the store is either a "tax exempt" certificate or a reseller certificate. In the case of your non-profit, it's probably a tax-exempt certificate, but other types of businesses can avoid paying sales taxes on items they purchase if they are for resale.
I know this may seem overly pedantic, but taxes are an area where there is a lot of misinformation online, so I'm trying to help reduce any confusion the post may have cuased.
Correct, it was a tax exempt certificate. I wasn't trying to say they were related, but I can see how that would have been implied from the text. Thanks for the clarification!
When you donate to 501(c)(3) corporation, you can deduct the donation against your taxes and the organization does not have to pay taxes on your gift.
The paper you show the store is either a "tax exempt" certificate or a reseller certificate. In the case of your non-profit, it's probably a tax-exempt certificate, but other types of businesses can avoid paying sales taxes on items they purchase if they are for resale.
I know this may seem overly pedantic, but taxes are an area where there is a lot of misinformation online, so I'm trying to help reduce any confusion the post may have cuased.