Tax Exemption

Federal Tax Exemption

The legal name of Holy Cross is "Trustees of the College of the Holy Cross." Trustees of the College of the Holy Cross is exempt from federal income tax as an educational institution under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. 

To request a copy of the Determination Letter from IRS, please email your request to purchasing@holycross.edu

State Tax Exemption

Holy Cross is exempt from state sales and use taxes on goods and services in a variety of states. When you make a purchase on behalf of the College, the vendor typically will request that you provide a Sales Tax Exempt Certificate.

To obtain a copy of the State Exemption Certificate please click here.

To request a copy of the College's W-9, please email purchasing@holycross.edu.