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ALERT from the State Board of Equalization
New Registration Requirements for Qualified Purchasers to Report Use Tax.
Special Notice: September 2009 ( Click on link for Full Text of Notice)
New legislation, Assembly Bill x4-18 (Stats. 2009, Ch. 16), added section 6225 of the Revenue and Taxation Code which requires a “qualified purchaser” to register with the Board of Equalization and report and pay use tax directly to the Board of Equalization. Under this section, a “qualified purchaser” includes businesses with at least $100,000 in annual gross receipts from business operations.
If you have any questions, please contact our Taxpayer Information Section at 800-400-7115 (TDD/TTY: 800-735-2929)
Federal Income Tax
- Tax Calendar for Small Businesses and Self-Employed
- Tax Guide for Small Business - Publication 334 (2008)
2009 Not yet available. - Forms & Instructions - Filing & Paying Business Taxes
- Small Business and Self-Employment Tax Center
- IRS Tax Guides
A comprehensive list of helpful publications for small businesses from the IRS. Most are available to browse online. All may be downloaded in Adobe PDF format and printed. Includes Publications No. 334, 535, 547, 560, 583, 587, 596, and 1635. - Form 7004 Application for Automatic Extention of Time to File Certain Business Income Tax Information & Other Returns
State Taxes
- California Franchise Tax Board - Business
- Tax Forms from the California State Franchise Tax Board
- Electronic Funds Transfer for Banks and Corporations
This program provides a faster, more efficient method of paying taxes for banks and corporations. EFT allows financial institutions to transfer money from your bank account to the state's bank account electronically, eliminating the use of paper checks.
General Federal Tax Information
- Employment Tax Publications
Provides a listing of the common employment tax publications that a small business or self-employed person would need. - IRS Information & Forms for Sole Proprietorships
Provides a chart to help you determine some of the forms that you may be required to file. Includes the following forms:1040, 1040 Schedule C- Profit & Loss from Business, 1040 Schedules C-EZ -Net Profit from Business, etc. - Tax Information for Charitable Organizations from the IRS
- Understanding Your EIN - Employee Identification Numbers
Local & State General Tax Information
- California Board of Equalization

For recent developments and changes, check the home page of the Board of Equalization. - California City and County Sales and Use Tax Rates
- Obtaining a Seller's Permit
- Payroll Tax from the California State Employment Development Department
How to register as an employer, how to report and pay taxes, filing and payment options, forms and publications, rates and schedules, and frequently asked questions for employers doing business in the State. - Sales & Use Tax: Frequently Asked Questions
Non-Governmental Sites
- National Association for the Exchange of Industrial Resources
This nonprofit organization helps U.S. businesses earn federal income tax deductions by donating their excess inventory to the ill, needy or minors. NAEIR can't barter, trade or sell donations, but can use them to support everyday operations. - TaxAlmanac - Business Page
TaxAlmanac is a free online resource. The site includes forums related to taxes and accounting.
Federal Tax Resources
PERSONAL TAXES
Videos from the IRS
- Small Business Videos These videos from the IRS are designed to help new and existing small business owners understand and meet their federal tax obligations.
- Tax Basis for Exempt Organizations
Can I Deduct This Charitable Contribution?
- Can I Deduct This Charitable Contribution
Publication 78, Cumulative List of Organizations described in Section 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, is a list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible charitable contributions. This online version is offered to help you conduct a
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