Small Business Energy Exemption Certificate

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The Massachusetts Department of Revenue will now oversee the process for claiming a certificate.  As of January 1, 2019, the process will be completed online through the Department’s MassTaxConnect.  Here are some of the highlights that will be important to qualifying small businesses:

  • As of January 1, 2019, small businesses will apply online for an exemption certificate through the MassTaxConnect application rather than submitting a paper Form ST-13 to their energy provider
  • Current (2018) exemptions were automatically extended for small businesses through March 31, 2019
  • Small businesses must apply for a 2019/2020 exemption certificate by March 31, 2019
  • Exemptions granted in 2019, and after, will be effective for up to two calendar years
  • DOR will send renewal reminders prior to the exemption certificate’s expiration date in 2020

For additional information, including a link to the draft regulation, businesses may refer to the Department’s small business energy exemption page which we will continue to update as information is available.