Small Business Month Toolkit

Explore and Share CDTFA Resources for Small Business Month!

Small Business Month celebrates the important role small businesses play in communities across California. CDTFA's Social Media Toolkit offers free tax resources for business owners, including essential information on tax and fee programs we administer. The toolkit features ready-to-use social media posts, tax tips, and videos.

Sharing on Social Media

Copy and paste provided text and tags to share on social media platforms. To use provided campaign images, use the image download link below the image. Once saved, you will be able to upload selected images to your social media page. Join us in supporting California's small business communities – and remember to tag CDTFA!

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Social Media Post #1

Motor Vehicle Dealers: Three tax tips to help you stay on the right side of tax laws

  • Know the right tax rate to charge. Look up rates by address on our website.
  • Document exempt sales and keep accurate records
  • Know what to report and pay to DMV vs. CDTFA
More info: https://www.cdtfa.ca.gov/industry/motor-vehicle-dealers/

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Social Media Post #2

Are you in the Restaurant Industry? Three tips to help your small business:

  • Dine-in or to-go? Combination packages, discounts, online ordering services, or tips? Know what's taxable!
  • What's the 80/80 Rule, and how does it apply?
  • Keep accurate records to help document your sales.

Learn more in our Industry Guide for Restaurant Owners:https://www.cdtfa.ca.gov/industry/restaurant-owners/

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Social Media Post #3

Cigarette and Tobacco Industry: Use these essential tax tips to help your business stay compliant:

  • Have the correct licenses for your business type
  • Know what items can be sold in CA and the correct tax rate to collect
  • Be ready for inspections with accurate records

Learn More: https://www.cdtfa.ca.gov/taxes-and-fees/cigarette-and-tobacco-products/

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Videos

Video #1: Five Tax Tips for Your Small Business

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These five tax tips can help you manage your tax and fee responsibilities:

  • Keep accurate books and records
  • Separate taxes and fees in a dedicated account
  • File and pay on time
  • Contact CDTFA if you need help

Learn more at www.cdtfa.ca.gov

Video #2: CDTFA's Online Services Tips for Your Small Business

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These five tax tips can help you manage your tax and fee responsibilities:

Tax tips are a source of basic information that complements our many online publications and guides and are not a substitute for any applicable laws and regulations. If you have tax questions about your business, please contact us.

Video #3: CDTFA is Here to Help (English)

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May is #SmallBusinessMonth! CDTFA offers many free services to answer questions for small businesses. From industry guides, calling or chatting with our Customer Service Center, or language assistance, we are here to help! https://www.cdtfa.ca.gov/

Questions

For Social Media Toolkit questions, contact cdtfaopa@cdtfa.ca.gov

For general tax questions, call Toll-free: 1-800-400-7115 (TTY: 711) Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Pacific Time, (except state holidays), visit a local office, or chat with us online.