Tax Education Events (2024)

Basic Recordkeeping Webinars and Workshops

Gain a solid foundation on what records should be kept, how long to keep them, and what details are most important. Find out what should be reflected on your receipts? You’ll discover how good recordkeeping will reduce your fear of audit and improve your business operation.

Basic Sales & Use Tax Webinars and Workshops

Gain an understanding of sales and use tax, district tax, taxable and nontaxable labor, as well as foreign and interstate taxability. Learn if you need a seller’s permit and how to use a resale certificate. Discover exemptions and deductions which may be available to you. Determine how AB 147 and the Market Place Facilitator Act affects your business.

Basic Sales & Use Tax AND Tax Return Preparation Webinars and Workshops (combined)

Gain an understanding of sales and use tax, district tax, taxable and nontaxable labor, as well as foreign and interstate taxability. Discover exemptions and deductions which may be available to you. Determine how AB 147 and the Market Place Facilitator Act affects your business. Then, get step-by-step instructions on how to file a Sales and Use Tax return electronically using our new online services system.

CDTFA Services for Small Businesses

When it comes to small business, the CDTFA is at your service! Learn how to connect with live personnel via phone, chat, or through social media. Stay informed with emailed notices, newsletters, and bulletins. Tax guides, publications, and tax rates can all be accessed through our website. Our open data portal provides research and statistics, while our Taxpayer Rights Advocate can help with appeals. This instructor-led resource guide is conducted through Microsoft Teams, and should be viewed via a pc or laptop, NOT a phone or mobile device.

Food Industry Webinars and Workshops

Restaurants, Convenience Stores, Food Trucks, Caterers – don’t miss this special webinar from the CDTFA! Learn how to navigate the complex menu of what foods are taxable and non-taxable, the “80/80 Rule,” and combo meals. Understand the law regarding employee meals, gratuities, catering and coupons. All that and more in this special webinar created just for you.

Gas Station Owner Tax Webinars and Workshops

Pump up your tax knowledge of running a gas station and convenience store. Included are tax implications involving CRV and CalFresh and common gas station sales such as food, lottery, and pre-paid mobile telephony. Fill-up on tax calculations and license requirements for cigarettes and tobacco, vehicle and diesel fuel and underground storage tanks. A one-stop class for your quick-stop shop!

Internet and Home-Based Businesses Webinars and Workshops

Many owners are surprised to find no blanket exemption for their Internet and home-based businesses. Learn how the recent Wayfair decision and marketplace facilitator rules have affected your online sales. Determine if you need a seller’s permit or are simply a qualified purchaser or 6015 retailer. Discover when district tax is applicable and how to sell items “tax included.” Consignment sales and drop shipping are also part of this informative presentation.

Manufacturing and Research & Development Equipment Exemption Webinars and Workshops

A no-nonsense incentive offering California manufacturers and research & development firms a sales tax break on their equipment purchases. See who and what qualifies, and the simplified paperwork. Everything from repair parts to full manufacturing plants. This savings is also available to contractors and sub-contractors working for a manufacturer, as well as electric power generating companies.

Motor Vehicle Dealers Webinars and Workshops

"All dealers must go!" to this huge inventory of tax tips for sellers of automobiles. This full line of topics include: leasing, repossessions, trade-ins, loaners, demonstrators, and consignments. New requirements for the DMV, California Battery and Tire Fees, and interstate commerce exemptions are unveiled. Plus, special situations involving your Native American, foreign, and veteran customers.

Navigating CDTFA's Website Webinars and Workshops

CDTFA's website has evolved so that you can address almost every sales tax situation online! This class gives you step-by-step instruction on how to perform our most common tasks, all originating from our home page. How to use the search engine, find a tax rate, or locate tax tutorials. Learn the quickest way to find forms, publications, tax guides or register for updates. Request written tax advice, verify a permit, link to other tax agencies, it's all covered in this live demonstration.

Sales and Use Tax for Nonprofit Organizations Webinars and Workshops

Many are surprised to learn that there is no blanket exemption and that a sellers’ permit is required for most nonprofits. Get the rules that apply to your particular 501(c)(3), religious, youth, veteran, school, fraternal or other charitable organization. You’ll receive instruction on holding that spaghetti dinner or pancake breakfast, selling gift baskets, conducting raffles, and other taxable fund raisers.

Partial Tax Exemptions for the Agriculture Industry Webinars and Workshops

Harvest considerable savings as we teach you how to cultivate tax exemptions on farm equipment, machinery, and diesel fuel. Learn who qualifies, what equipment is covered, and how it must be used. You could reap the savings on repair parts, solar facilities, dairy equipment, poultry and egg production, and even certain agricultural and horticultural buildings.

Sales and Use Tax for Auto Repair Shops Webinars and Workshops

Open the hood on your taxability of parts and labor. Get the scoop on tools and supply items, and the rules on invoicing. Learn about use tax and how to complete a resale certificate. We’ll run down the tax implications of sublet repairs and working on vehicles for resale too. Tires, batteries, glass, paint and bodywork are all covered in this specialized class for Auto Repair.

Sales and Use Tax for Construction Contractors Webinars and Workshops

Construction contractors and subcontractors can build a firm foundation of sales and use tax as it applies to your building projects. We'll frame the tax differences between Lump Sum, Time and Material, and Cost-Plus-A-Fee contracts. Then we'll assemble tax implications of materials, fixtures, machinery, and equipment as well as nailing down charges for fabrication and repair labor.

Sales and Use Tax for Convenience Stores Webinars and Workshops

Just like your store, you'll find a little bit everything in this informative presentation. Pick up convenience store tips on mobile telephony, CRV, CalFresh, and lottery. Common quick-stop taxables and non-taxables are discussed like diapers or hot and cold food. Learn the responsibilities of a tobacco retailer and what to expect during inspections.

Sales and Use Tax for Interior Designers and Decorators Webinars and Workshops

Renovate your knowledge of taxes for drapery, reupholstery, and design projects. Get a modern look at invoicing, labor, and the use of subcontractors. Imagine how a clear view of use tax and seller's permits could enhance your space! Let the CDTFA layout all the taxable details in this custom-made presentation.

Sales and Use Tax for Liquor Stores Webinars and Workshops

Knowing the taxable and non-taxable items typically found on your shelves is just the beginning of this informative presentation. Also stock up on good recordkeeping practices, when use tax applies, and selling cigarettes and tobacco. Learn the ins and outs of CRV and coupons. Plus, we'll share other informative resources to keep you in "good spirits" as you confidently run your liquor store.

Sales and Use Tax for Photographers Webinars and Workshops

Develop your knowledge of sales and use tax as it applies to professional photography. This session exposes you to topics like digital vs. tangible photographs, reproduction rights, and technology transfer agreements. We will go frame-by-frame on subjects like stock photography, third party online galleries, and preliminary & finished art. Whether you're a portrait, wedding, or commercial photographer, we will capture the subjects you need.

Sales Tax Return Preparation Webinars and Workshops

Get step-by-step instructions on how to file your Sales and Use Tax return electronically using our new online services system. Learn how to pay use tax, figure out deductions, and calculate district tax when it’s applicable to your sales. You’ll finish with the know-how to file your sales and use tax return completely online!

Taxes and Fees for the Wine Industry Webinars and Workshops

Get more than a taste of taxable and non-taxable sales, the alcoholic beverage tax, and other required licenses and permits as they apply to wine makers and sellers. Your selection of topics includes taxability of wine tastings, ingredients, oak barrels, and labels and packaging. We go straight to the vineyard to discuss taxes related to fertilizer, insecticides, seeds, plants, and farming exemptions. Cheers!

Used Car Dealers Tax Return Preparation Webinars and Workshops

Kick the tires on this brand-new presentation for used car dealers that pay tax directly to the DMV. You'll get a step-by-step test drive on filling out a sales and use tax return. We cover the online procedure bumper to bumper including schedules C, A, and the new MV. ROS requirements, plus retail, wholesale, and out-of-state sales are all on the table in this helpful new class.

What to Expect During an Audit Webinars and Workshops

Give yourself piece of mind should you be selected for audit. Learn what to expect from your first notification letter through the exit conference. Avoid common errors and hear what records to keep. Discover what might have generated the audit, what an auditor looks for, and what are their forms of analysis. You can even self-assess with our Managed Audit Program.