Question 1

Where do I get Form CRT-61?

Accepted Answer

Download the current Certificate of Resale from the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR). Get Form CRT-61 from IDOR.

Question 2

Do I send CRT-61 to IDOR or to the seller?

Accepted Answer

Give it to the seller. The seller keeps it on file as proof that no tax was due on the sale. Unless IDOR directs otherwise, do not mail it to the department. Read IDOR’s instructions.

Question 3

Can I use one CRT-61 for all my purchases from a supplier?

Accepted Answer

IDOR provides Step 4 for a full blanket certificate and Step 5 for a percentage blanket certificate covering single item type purchases. Choose only one of Steps 3, 4, or 5. IDOR says blanket certificates should be updated at least every three years; give the seller a new certificate if the percentage changes. Read IDOR’s blanket certificate instructions.

Question 4

Can I use my own form instead of CRT-61?

Accepted Answer

Yes. IDOR accepts another form or statement, including a signed purchase order, if it has the seller’s and purchaser’s names and addresses, a description of the property, a statement that it is bought for resale, the purchaser’s signature and signing date, and the purchaser’s Illinois retailer or reseller account ID number (or a Certificate of Resale to an out-of-State purchaser). See IDOR’s required details.

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Illinois CRT-61 Certificate of Resale: How to Fill It Out

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CRT-61 FAQ

Where do I get Form CRT-61?

Do I send CRT-61 to IDOR or to the seller?

Can I use one CRT-61 for all my purchases from a supplier?

Can I use my own form instead of CRT-61?

What does the seller keep on file?

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