George Mason University is a State Agency and therefore is exempt from paying most Virginia sales taxes.
Cardholders should not pay Virginia sales tax on goods/services, food, beverage or related catering services. This does not apply to lodging, gas or car rentals. Cardholders are responsible for informing suppliers of the tax-exempt status when making a purchase. The phrase, Tax Exempt, is printed on each purchase card. For more information regarding sales tax exemption, please refer to the Commonwealth Accounting Policies and Procedures (CAPP) Manual, Topic 20355 (Purchasing Charge Card). Avoid any vendors who refuse to remove Virginia sales tax.
Individuals purchasing goods or receiving services on behalf of the university should supply vendors with a copy of the Sales and Use Tax Certificate of Exemption form.
Purchases with Virginia sales tax are subject to compliance reviews and may result in the temporary or permanent loss of P-Card privileges.