by David Holtz | Aug 10, 2009 | Criminal Tax, Sales Tax, State Board of Equalization
In 2008, the California State Board of Equalization initiated a program to increase prosecution of violations California Revenue and Tax Code section 6071 (engaging in a sales business without a valid California seller’s permit). If you received BOE-420-R Letter,... 
by David Holtz | Aug 6, 2009 | Criminal Tax, Sales Tax, State Board of Equalization
On May 13, 2008, the Chief Counsel of the State Board of Equalization issued its legal opinion supporting the Board’s program to pursue criminal violations of Revenue and Tax Code Section 6071 (engaging in a sales business without a valid California... 
by David Holtz | Jul 27, 2009 | Sales Tax, State Board of Equalization
The California State Board of Equalization (“SBE”) announced on July 21, 2009, that it will accept California State issued registered warrents, or IOUs, as payment of taxes from certain vendors doing business with the State of California. As has been... 
by David Holtz | Jul 22, 2009 | Sales Tax, State Board of Equalization
On July 9, 2009, the California State Board of Equalization (“SBE”) announced that it is proposing a change to its position regarding sales to mixed Indian couples. In particular, the SBE’s proposed new position is that sales to married couples (and domestic...