SALES TAX EXEMPTION 
The Secular Franciscan Order is exempt from Federal Income Taxation by virtue of the fact that the 
National Fraternity is covered by the group exemption granted the Order under the umbrella group 
of the United States Catholic Conference. The Secular Franciscan Order is not automatically exempt 
from State Sales Tax on purchases. The Region must apply to each State in which it desires such 
exemption. The Treasurer requests of the members of the National Fraternity that they provide 
information to him regarding State Tax Exemption application correspondence, wehther granted or 
not granted, to aid the Treasurer in establishing a central library of such information . 
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