MIT is a tax-exempt organization for federal income tax purposes. Your DLCI’s sponsors and suppliers may request proof of MIT’s federal tax-exempt 501(c)(3) status.
Understand the IRS certification

MIT’s IRS determination letter recognizes MIT as a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Many sponsors request a copy of MIT’s IRS determination letter to verify MIT’s tax-exempt status. 

Note that MIT’s IRS determination letter may not be recognized as tax-exempt outside the U.S. If you purchase services or goods abroad, you may have to pay local sales tax and VAT (value-added tax).

For state exemptions, please see Provide Documentation of MIT's State Sales Tax Exemptions.

Obtain proof of MIT’s tax-exempt status

If any of your DLCI’s sponsors or suppliers ask for proof of MIT’s tax-exempt status, contact Jeremy Raphael or Rebecca Menin to request a copy of MIT’s IRS determination letter. If you are a member of the MIT community, you can download the letter (MIT Touchstone required).

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Understand the IRS certification

MIT’s IRS determination letter recognizes MIT as a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Many sponsors request a copy of MIT’s IRS determination letter to verify MIT’s tax-exempt status. 

Note that MIT’s IRS determination letter may not be recognized as tax-exempt outside the U.S. If you purchase services or goods abroad, you may have to pay local sales tax and VAT (value-added tax).

For state exemptions, please see Provide Documentation of MIT's State Sales Tax Exemptions.

Obtain proof of MIT’s tax-exempt status

If any of your DLCI’s sponsors or suppliers ask for proof of MIT’s tax-exempt status, contact Jeremy Raphael or Rebecca Menin to request a copy of MIT’s IRS determination letter. If you are a member of the MIT community, you can download the letter (MIT Touchstone required).