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Medical devices such as prosthetics are exempted from sales tax. In addition, certain groceries, hot beverages, some types of farm items, and certain alternative-energy device are also considered to be exempt from the California sales tax.

California's sales tax applies to a retailer's sales to most buyers, including individuals, businesses, nonprofit and religious organizations, and California's state and local governments. However, sales to some buyers, such as the federal government, are exempt from tax.

Buyer-based exemptions. Nonprofit organizations or government agencies often are not required to pay sales tax (states cannot charge sales tax on items purchased by the federal government, and often this exemption is extended to state agencies as well).

The University of California is not a sales tax exempt organization. It is subject to State-administered sales and use tax laws to the same extent as private individuals or businesses.

(d) of the California Constitution, Revenue and Taxation Code section 202, subd. ... A charter school, including a charter school operating as or by a nonprofit public benefit corporation, is exempt from property tax as a "public school." Property used by the charter school is exempt under the Public School Exemption.

Although many nonprofit and religious organizations are exempt from federal and state income tax, there is no similar broad exemption from California sales and use tax. Generally, a nonprofit's sales and purchases are taxable.

Nonprofits are also exempt from paying sales tax and property tax. While the income of a nonprofit organization may not be subject to federal taxes, nonprofit organizations do pay employee taxes (Social Security and Medicare) just like any for-profit company.

Are churches exempt from having to pay taxes? The short answer is "yes." For purposes of U.S. tax law, churches are considered to be public charities, also known as Section 501(c)(3) organizations. As such, they are generally exempt from federal, state, and local income and property taxes.

A sales tax exemption releases a business or organization from having to pay state or local sales tax on at least some of the items that it purchases. ... Retail businesses generally do not have to pay sales tax when buying wholesale goods that will be resold to an end user.

Merchants in most states are required to collect sales tax and pay it to the state department of revenue. Specific products and services are sales-tax eligible, depending on state laws. Money must be collected from customers, reported, and paid on a regular basis.

Most clients think all sales made to not-for-profit 501 (c) (3) organizations are automatically exempt. This could be a costly presumption. In order for a not-for-profit to be exempt the organization must apply for, and be granted, exempt sales and use tax status in the state(s) in which they conduct business.

The five states that don't have a sales tax: Alaska. Delaware. Montana. New Hampshire.

Nonprofits are also exempt from paying sales tax and property tax. While the income of a nonprofit organization may not be subject to federal taxes, nonprofit organizations do pay employee taxes (Social Security and Medicare) just like any for-profit company.

Services in California are generally not taxable. So if you're a freelance writer or a plumber, you're in luck and you don't have to worry about sales tax. But watch out if the service you provide includes creating or manufacturing a product, you may have to deal with the sales tax on products.

No, they're not. Entities (including consumers) in California are taxed on their purchases or consumption of various physical products, such as cleaning supplies, clothing, school supplies, and so on. However, they don't pay taxes for using the services of a lawyer, a dentist, or a plumber.