Resources for Event Planners

Need to know more? Follow the links below for more information about the topics covered in this guide, as well as other information you might find helpful:

Law

• Revenue and Taxation Code section 6006
• Revenue and Taxation Code section 6201
• Revenue and Taxation Code section 6051
• Revenue and Taxation Code section 6066
• Revenue and Taxation Code section 7261
• Revenue and Taxation Code section 7262

Regulation

• Regulation 1501, Service Enterprises Generally
• Regulation 1526, Producing, Fabricating and Processing Property Furnished by Consumers—General Rules
• Regulation 1528, Photographers, Photocopiers, Photo Finishers and X-Ray Laboratories
• Regulation 1603, Taxable Sales of Food Products
• Regulation 1660, Leases of Tangible Personal Property—in General

Annotations

• Annotation 240.0008
• Annotation 515.0001.100

Publications

• Publication 22, Dining and Beverage Industry
• Publication 44, District Taxes (Sales and Use Taxes)
• Publication 46, Leasing Tangible Personal Property
• Publication 110, California Use Tax Basics
• Publication 115, Tips, Gratuities, and Service Charges
• Publication 116, Sales and Use Tax Records

Related Industry & Tax and Fee Guides

• Tax Guide for Caterers
• Tax Guide for Florists
• Tax Guide for Photography
• Tax Guide for Restaurant Owners
• Tax Guide for Rental Companies
• Tax Guide for Venue Rental Businesses

Other Helpful Resources

• CDTFA Online Services — Learn about the online services we offer, including online registration for seller's permits and other accounts.
• CDTFA Offices — A comprehensive listing of all our offices and contact information.
• City and County Tax Rates — A listing of current and historical sales and use tax rates.
• Contact Us — A listing of our contact information for your questions and concerns.
• Find Your Tax Rate — You can look up the current sales and use tax rate for a specific address.
• Get it in Writing! — The Sales and Use Tax Law can be complex, and you are encouraged to put your tax questions in writing.
• News Releases — Our News Releases cover a broad range of topics, including updates to tax laws and to resources for taxpayers.
• Special Notices — Special Notices and notification letters offer guidance regarding law and policy changes, significant news and program updates, and other important information.
• Sign Up for CDTFA Updates — Sign up to receive a monthly email detailing important business information, including Special Notices, Tax Information Bulletins, and updates for local services.
• Taxpayers' Rights Advocate (TRA) — The TRA Office helps taxpayers when they are unable to resolve a matter through normal channels (for example, by speaking to a supervisor), when they want information regarding procedures related to a particular set of circumstances, or when there are apparent rights violations.
• Verify a Permit, License, or Account — You can use this to verify a seller's permit, cigarette and tobacco products retailer's license, eWaste account, underground storage tank account, and more.
• Videos and How-To Guides — These resources will help you avoid common mistakes, file your tax returns online, and more.
• Local and District Tax Guide for Retailers — A tax guide for retailers to learn more about how to property collect, report, and pay local and district taxes.