How to Comply with Complicated Sales and Use Tax Laws Regarding Non-Profits
Tax Guide for Nonprofit Organizations
We recognize that understanding tax issues related to your organization can be time-consuming and complicated. We want to help you get the information you need so that you can focus on starting and growing your organization.
To help you better understand the tax obligations specific to nonprofit organizations we have created this guide.
Although many nonprofit and religious organizations are exempt from federal and state income tax, there is no similar broad exemption from California sales and use tax. While there is no general sales tax exclusion for nonprofit organizations, certain types of organizations are eligible for specific tax exemptions and exclusions.
Sales and Use Taxes in General
In California, all sales are taxable unless the law provides a specific exemption. In most cases, taxable sales are of tangible personal property, which the law defines as an item that can be seen, weighed, measured, felt or touched.
Is Your Organization Exempt From Sales Tax?
If you believe your sales or purchases are exempt from sales and use tax, you can write to us to review your eligibility.
Obtaining a Seller's Permit
You generally need a seller's permit anytime you make sales of merchandise in California, even if all your sales are nontaxable.
Collecting and Paying Tax
It is your responsibility to apply for the permit, reports your sales, file returns, and pay the tax due.
Recordkeeping
You should keep adequate records to report and pay the correct amount of tax.
Applying for the Welfare Exemption
The BOE and the county assessor jointly administer the welfare exemption.
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