Category Archives: Sales Tax

Fuel at SFO, Sales Tax in Oakland

Posted on May 21, 2006 by Russ

California’s sales tax rules, enforced by the Board of Equalization are far too complicated. Then throw in political shenanigans and you get…a lawsuit. San Francisco International Airport is located just south of the City by the Bay in San Mateo … Continue reading →

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Facing the Music

Posted on April 13, 2006 by Russ

Last October, I inched my way towards the 21st Century and bought an iPod. I find it wonderful, because when I’m at the gym I can listen to music that I like, not the techno-garbage that my gym plays. iPods … Continue reading →

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Stupid Sales Tax Tricks, California Style

Posted on April 3, 2006 by Russ

You’re a business owner, and you’ve just won a nice contract with the State of California. Don’t forget to add sales tax. Yes, if you’re selling to the State of California, you must charge California sales tax. Let’s look at … Continue reading →

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Breast Tax

Posted on March 26, 2006 by Russ

If you’re a plastic surgeon, and you use breast implants as part of your work, do you have to pay sales tax on the implants you use? Yes, in Alabama. The Alabama Department of Revenue recently took a doctor to … Continue reading →

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