Sales tax applies whether you're selling through direct physical means or online, and even if you're selling out of state. Sales tax rules can also differ based on the location and nature of the sale, so it's important that every business owner knows the specific rules surrounding their s...
KPMG This Week in State Tax—produced weekly by the KPMG State and Local Tax practice—focuses on recent state and local tax developments. California: The California Franchise Tax Board issued long-awaited proposed regulations amending its market-based sourcing rules for sales of other than tangible...
Each state has different rules for how exactly nexus can be determined, and there are many ways in which you can have nexus in California. Nexus through physical presence When is it applicable? While considering sales tax nexus in California, a direct physical presence can be established through...
Second, familiarize yourself with the naming rules in this state (so your LLC gets approved). We’ll explain both in more detail here: California LLC Name. 2. Choose a Registered Agent The next step is to choose a California Registered Agent. A Registered Agent is a person or company who...
One of the easiest ways to make your California business more profitable (without working any harder) is to identify all of the small business tax deductions that you are eligible for. These rules also apply to those with self-employment or independent contractor incomes. The rules may vary sli...
California State Sales Tax State Use Tax Property Tax Payroll Taxes (if hiring employees) Also, two types of cannabis-specific taxes went into effect on January 1, 2018, and include a cannabis excise tax and a cultivation tax. Cannabis Excise Tax ...
Tax identification number: Restaurant owners must register with the state of California and the federal government for a Federal Employer Identification Number. Trademark your brand: Trademark your brand name to avoid legal headaches in the future. As one San Francisco food truck learned, one day ca...
California Assembly Bill Proposes Expanded Sales/Use Tax Nexus Rules Affecting Internet SellersEric CoffillCyber Lawyer
Read up on the state’s naming guidelines to ensure you’re following all the rules. A few of the general guidelines include: Avoiding profanities Not using an already registered name (or one that’s confusingly similar to a name already in use) ...
A California court ruled that proposition eliminating three-factor apportionment does not violate state constitution's single-subject rule for ballot initiatives.