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This is a guide of links that will help Hawkers who will be selling Merchandise in the State of Calafornia. The information will also help chapters that are hosting special events in the state of California.
Do non-Profits need to pay sales tax?
The Answer is YES in most instances according to publication 18 of the CDTFA. Interpeting the CDTFA rules and regs. for who and what must be taxed can be difficult. Please notify your CPA or CDTFA directly to ask questions pertaining to anything you do not understand.
WHy do i Need a sellers Permit?
According to publication 111 of CDTFA, anyone selling tangible items must carry a sellers permit while selling in the state of California.
CDTFA PUB 111What if i do not sale in the state of california more than two times a year?
According to publication 111, if you sell 2 times or less in the state of California you will not need the sellers permit. However, you will be required to fill out the 410d form and submit the form to the event host.
CDTFA 410D FormHow do i obtain a california sellers permit?
The Answer is simple, follow the link below and register for an account. In most cases, you are able to print the sellers permit the same day. Permits are FREE. If you have problems with the questions please contact your CPA or CDTFA. The person in charge of selling must create and account, but then create the seller permit under the chapters legal name. It can be a bit confusing, so call the CDTFA if you are having issues figuring it out and they will walk you through it. We suggest do not put seller permit under personal names, this makes the person liable for the tax.
CDTFA Registrationas a host/promoter how do i Verify a permit, license or account with CDTFA?
Click on the link below. Click the down arrow on the activity type and find sellers permit. Type the seller permit # without letters or hyphens, all 9 numbers only. Click search button. It will pop up verified with start date of permit or pop up any issues. ie. closed or invalid. If permit is not valid, we suggest you contact that seller and ask them to log in and fix the issue or call CDTFA directly. To print valid permit page use control keys. CTRL + P
This will pop up print page.