I have been told sales tax applies to both goods and services in wedding photography - as the 2 are combined. Is this true?

Although I agree with my colleagues, the California BOE uses the "true object" test. If the true object of your transaction from the buyer's...

Startup suspended by Tax Board, I didn't file 2014 taxes and want to dissolve the LLC. What should I expect in fees?

You should dissolve the LLC with the Secretary of State's Office. There is no need to hire a lawyer. As for the tax return, it is fairly easy to...

I agree with my colleagues but would add that you need to talk to a California state and local tax attorney about all of the steps that you need to...

This is more of a tax question but since there are tax law implications I have a question about California FTB Collections.

I agree with my colleague. Find a tax preparer to prepare an accurate 2013 tax return. At the same time, find yourself a state and local tax...

Need assistance in finding a tax attorney, to help with stopping garnishment. and to see if I qualify for offer and compromise.

There are many good tax attorneys that can assist you; but, based on your question, it looks like you need to find a good tax preparer also. ...

When you customers provide their reseller's permit to you and you do wholesale business it is up to you not to charge tax.

You do NOT have to independently verify that a seller's permit is active or not but you MAY do so by contacting the BOE. As for a Resale...

Dealer doesn't have to pay sales tax?

A retailer/seller (car dealer) is required to pay sales tax on his or her gross receipts; but, the law in California allows retailers to collect...

State sales tax liability question...

I agree with my colleague, but would add that many states require that returns be filed even if the liability is zero. Thus, zero tax returns...

I need to pay 41% income tax, according to my accountant, is this huge % amount correct?

I am going to assume that you're income flows through to your Form 1040 and 540. A quick estimate of your taxes would be Federal - $13,356, CA -...

EDD auditor ask me to sign the forms extending the audit of my companies. Extension is good or bad?

I usually highly recommend that a taxpayer cooperate with the auditor and sign the waiver extending the statute of limitations. If you do not, the...