Meals Tax when Harvard is the purchaser

Harvard University is exempt from MA Meals Tax related to catered events where the University is billed by the caterer for the full cost of the event. Provide the ST-2 and ST-5 to the caterer or supplier.
Harvard University is not exempt from MA Meals Tax when the meal expense is covered by a reimbursement.
Harvard University is not exempt from MA Tax for hotels, motels, and inns.

For more information on sales and meals tax, including state exemption certificates, see Harvard's Procurement website (PIN protected).

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