Several years ago, in a blatant money grab, the California Board of Equalization decided that flavored malt beverages should be taxed as hard liquor (at $3.30/gallon) rather than beer (at a much more civilized 20 cents/gallon). This week, in a 3-0 decision... Read More
As I reported back in September, 2009 , California enacted new registration and reporting requirements for "qualified purchasers" to report and pay use tax directly to the Board of Equalization (BOE). The first report is due April 15, 2010.... Read More