Important Updates to Tax Exemption Status: Action Required

All Shamrock Foodservice Warehouse customers seeking tax exemption on products must provide the necessary documentation. Updated documentation is required for all customers.

Charitable/Non-Profit Organizations

  • Provide an Exempt Organization License to Shamrock Foodservice Warehouse to keep on file.
  • To apply for an Exempt Organization License, apply at https://www.fcgov.com/salestax/tax-exempt
  • Once the license is received, all items across the store will be tax exempt.

Businesses

  • Provide a Sales Tax License to Shamrock Foodservice Warehouse to keep on file.
  • To apply for a Sales Tax License, apply at https://www.fcgov.com/salestax/
  • Once the license is received, certain items across the store will be tax exempt.
  • Items eligible for tax exemption:
    • Food used in foodservice production for business sales
    • Non-reusable:
      • plates, cups, or bowls (and lids for such items) on, or in which, unwrapped or unpackaged hot or prepared food and beverages are served to the customer
    • Cups used in vending machines dispensing beverages;
    • Disposable containers or packaging material* on, or in which, food is transferred to the consumer, including pizza delivery box, sleeve for French fries, buckets, clamshells or other containers if the retailer cannot transfer the food to the consumer without such article or container. However, a carryout container used by a consumer to carry leftover meals from the restaurant is not exempt
      • *packaging material used in a non-essential manner would be taxable.
        Example: butcher paper used as a table liner would not be considered an essential use.
    • Items NOT eligible for tax exemption:
      • utensils • skewers • napkins and towelettes • bibs • serving trays, platters, and dome lid covers to plates or platters • placemats, tray liners, and tablecloths • sacks • grocery bags • bags and bag ties for bulk grocery produce or bread • carryout containers for leftover food sold for immediate consumption • straws • toothpicks • stirring sticks • cup sleeves • portion dividers • single-use baking dishes • condiments, including ketchup, mustard, relish, and spices that are not incorporated into a prepared meal.