This free program provides eligible businesses with education and assistance, and helps them prepare for their sales and use tax reporting requirements.
Now that you have your new business up and running, you are now faced with the challenge of interpreting and complying with the complex and changing Sales and Use Tax laws.Īs part of our commitment to helping you understand your sales and use tax obligations, we have established The Taxpayer Educational Consultation Program. If you have suggestions for improving this guide, please contact us via email. Contact information and hours of operation are available in the Resources section.
If at any time you need assistance with topics included in this guide – or with topics not included – feel free to contact us by telephone or email. Requests for written advice can be emailed to CDTFA or mailed directly to the CDTFA office nearest you.įor more details, please see publication 8, Get It in Writing. Such protection is not provided for advice given to you verbally, in person, or on the telephone. This will enable us to give you the best advice and may protect you from owing tax, interest, or penalties should we give you erroneous advice. If you have specific questions regarding this topic, we recommend that you get answers in writing from us. Tax and fee laws can be complex and difficult to understand. If there is a conflict between this document and current law, the current law governs. However, changes in the law or regulations may have occurred. This guide summarizes the law and applicable regulations in effect when it was published. Please note that the general information provided in this Tax Guide does not supersede any law or regulation. Lastly, the Resources section provides links to a wealth of information, including forms and publications, current updates, and other helpful resources. The Industry Topics section covers many topics, each in an at-a-glance format that can be expanded to provide more extensive information. The Getting Started section provides key resources related to registration, filing returns, account maintenance, recordkeeping practices, exemptions, and other important information you need.
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How to Use this GuideĮach section on this guide contains information relevant to your business. We created this guide to provide you easily accessible information to assist you in understanding your sales and use tax obligations. We want to help you get the information you need so you can focus on starting and growing your business. We recognize that understanding tax issues related to your photography business can be time consuming and complicated. Taxes you collect and pay to the state help fund state and local services and programs important to you and your community. Helping your business succeed is part of the mission of the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA).