Since 2011, a valid agricultural and timber registration number has been required under Texas law to claim a sales tax exemption on products used in the course of agricultural or timber production.
And it is now time for farmers, ranchers and timber producers to renew those registrations.
Eligible persons must renew their registration with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts by Dec. 31 in order to continue claiming sales tax exemptions.
“Legislation was passed in 2011 that required a uniform renewal date for all numbers regardless of when they first registered,” Brant Wilbourn, Texas Farm Bureau Commodity and Regulatory Activities associate director, said. “We just want to make sure everyone is aware that it’s time for the ag/timber number renewal, so they can keep claiming those valid exemptions.”
A registration number is not needed for seed, feed or livestock purchases, nor is it needed for veterinarian-prescribed items such as medication or topical products.
The purchase of some animals raised for food, but not ordinarily considered food, such as rabbits, deer, llamas and bison, as well as feed for those animals, do require an ag/timber registration number.
Other items that may qualify for sales tax exemptions include fertilizers, pesticides, defoliants and desiccants used exclusively in agricultural production.
Machinery and equipment, irrigation systems, seedlings for timber, electricity and natural gas, some motor fuel and certain motor vehicle sales and use tax may also be claimed if used primarily for farming, ranching or timber production.
Retailers may accept and keep on file blanket exemption certificates, but those also need to be updated after Dec. 31 to include new expiration dates.
The Comptroller’s office recently mailed renewal information to individuals who hold current registration numbers. There is a unique WebFile number located in that letter that can be used to renew registration online.
Those who wish to renew by phone may do so by calling 1-844-AGRENEW.
More information regarding ag and timber sales tax exemptions can be found online at https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/ag-timber/.
I have already renewed my Ag Exemption that is valid until 12/31/23. Do I need to renew with TFB? Just let me know and thanks for all you do.
You do not have to renew your ag exemption through TFB. That is through the Comptroller’s office. Thanks!
I renewed our information online, but haven’t recieved a paper copy. What am I supposed to do?
You’ll need to contact the Comptroller’s office. The number is 844-247-3639.
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I need to renew my card.
Please contact the Comptroller’s office. The deadline to renew cards was Dec. 31, 2019.
Ok thank you!
We don’t know why we didn’t renew his card. We don’t remember getting anything to remind us to order it . we really need a new one . You have all of his information. He wanted to keep his registration number but you just need to change the dates. Hope this can be done. Thank you!
You will need to contact the Comptroller’s office to renew the Ag/Timber registration. Texas Farm Bureau does not handle that registration process. Thanks!
Do i have to be registered at each retailer to buy tax free from them? Lowes would not accept my exemption card! They told me i have to go on line and register. with them! Why?
Questions about the Ag/Timber exemption will need to be answered by the Comptroller’s office. You can find more information here: https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/ag-timber/ or call them at 1-800-862-2260.
I need to change my exwlfe off my account and add a new name