California sales tax

In September 2023, the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) updated its guidance on the sales and use tax registration requirements for out-of-state sellers in [Publication 77](…

For some businesses, California sales tax is simple. You sell goods or services that are either taxable or exempt, depending on the rules of the state, and report accordingly. But when a business does…

Real property fixtures are an important part of your (or your client’s) work as a contractor in California. They improve property value and provide essential utility in many cases. You likely handle r…

You or your client’s manufacturing business is essential for producing goods and innovating industry, both of which contribute to the growth and well-being of consumers in California. However, that wo…

The California Office of Tax Appeals (OTA) has been busy reviewing taxpayer challenges to various California Department of Taxes and Fees Administration (CDTFA) sales tax assessments. Many of these ch…

As a real property contractor, your construction business is subject to California’s complex system of sales and use tax reporting for the property and services you provide. Different sales and use ta…

Thanks to internet technology, your business benefits from an expanded market that allows you to sell and deliver products to customers all over the United States and the world. While exciting, these …

Form 1099-K is an information return form that records payments received via third-party channels. Specifically, it records payments received via credit cards, online money transfer platforms such as …

Car dealerships can be a frequent target for California sales tax audits because of their large transaction values and complex rules that affect the business’s sales and use tax liability. Your motor …