Brotman University – Sales Tax

WHAT IS USE TAX IN CALIFORNIA? (DEFINITION, EXAMPLES & EXEMPTIONS)

California use tax is a tax on the use of tangible personal property not otherwise subject to sales tax and is taxed at 7.25%, but there are exemptions!

Secrets of a California Sales Tax Audit Defense

Sales tax audits are one of the areas of practice that I am most proud of at our firm. We have dealt with some very difficult cases and gotten some really phenomenal results.

Should I Hire a California Sales Tax Lawyer to Help Me With My Sales Tax Audit?

While dealing with the fallout of a CDTFA sales tax audit is rarely pleasant, it is possible to mitigate the effect on your business, if you have the right help.

How to File a California Sales Tax Audit Appeal

The process for appealing a CDTFA sales tax audit begins at the exit conference after the auditor has finished their investigation.

How to Prepare for a California Sales Tax Audit

Preparing and organizing materials for a California sales tax audit is by and large a unique process based on the individual facts and circumstances of a particular matter.

The California Sales Tax Audit Process

When you are the target of a California sales audit, the process starts by receiving a notice that you are being audited.

Risks For Your Small Business in a California Department of Tax and Fee Administration Audit

Before going any further in the process, we should address the risks associated with a California Department of Tax and Fee Administration audit.

What Triggers a Sales Tax Audit in California?

A sales tax audit occurs when the CDTFA suspects a business’s reported sales have been understated. Most commonly, this occurs in situations where there is a “mismatch” or an incongruency between the sales tax returns filed with CDTFA and what was reported to other agencies (like the IRS).

What Is California Sales Tax?

Most people are quite familiar with the concept of sales taxes on a very basic level. After all, we all buy stuff and, when we do, there is a tax associated with those purchases.

The Ultimate Guide to California Sales Tax Audits

Our law firm has dedicated the time and the resources to creating our complete guide to California sales tax audits. We wanted to put together the best resource on the internet for taxpayers faced with the prospect of a CDTFA audit