In general, construction labor is not taxable. Installation labor of a fixture in most cases is also exempt from taxation, but the fabrication labor involved in the creation of a fixture is taxable.
Sales and Use Tax Examples of exempt sales include, but are not limited to: Sales of certain food products for human consumption. Sales to the U.S. Government. Sales of prescription medicines and certain vehicle and vessel transfers.
Sales tax generally does not apply to charges for installation labor. For example, tax would not apply to your itemized charges for installing a car stereo in a used car. Please note that it can be difficult to tell the difference between nontaxable installation and taxable fabrication on site.
Skipping a building permit for renovations in California can bring a load of headaches: Fines and Fees: The state can hit you with hefty fines, often $500 or more per day of violation. Project Delays: The local building department might halt work until you get a permit and inspections are done.
Construction permits can usually be issued within two months of submittal if the application and plans are complete, and the applicant responds promptly to all requests for additional information.