Just going to sell some stuff on the side... You may need to get a Sellers Permit or risk receiving a Criminal Citation

A Criminal Citation is a Notice to Appear in court for the commission of a criminal misdemeanor violation. This isn’t good, sounds bad, but won’t get you any “street creds”....smile

You must obtain a seller's permit if you:

• Are engaged in business in California and

• Intend to sell or lease tangible personal property that would ordinarily be subject to sales tax if sold at retail.

The requirement to obtain a seller's permit applies to individuals as well as corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies. Both wholesalers and retailers must apply for a permit.

If you do not hold a seller's permit and will make sales during temporary periods, such as Christmas tree sales and rummage sales, you must apply for a temporary seller's permit. Such permits are normally issued to selling operations lasting no longer than 90 days at one location.

As a permit holder, you are required to:

• Report and pay sales and use taxes

• Keep adequate records

You are also required to notify the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) if you:

• Change your business address

• Change the ownership of your business

• Add or drop a partner

• Sell your business

• Buy another business

• Discontinue your business

Failure to get a sellers permit could result in a criminal citation. For more information click here:

https://www.cdtfa.ca.gov/formspubs/pub166.pdf