Get a Seller's Permit: What You Need to Know

[pamperedalf]

A booth that I am doing next month wants a copy of seller's permit, I am a little lost on where I can find this? Does anyone know where or who I need to call to get it.TIA

 

[PampChefJoy]

I emailed the Board of Equalization a couple years ago when I first started, as I was asked for a seller's permit when I signed up to do a booth... Here is their response:

Hello Joy:

You are not required to obtain a seller's permit, because Pampered Chef (I love their stuff!) holds the permit for all their reps. In fact, you cannot obtain a seller's permit, because of the same reason.

All you need to do, is notify the event operators that you are not required to obtain a seller's permit, and you can cite section 6015 of the Revenue and Taxation Code as your reason. Pampered Chef is what we call a "6015"
retailer (just like Avon, Tupperware, Mary Kay, Amway, etc.). All the operator needs from is a statement that you are not required to have a seller's permit.

Thank you for contacting the Board of Equalization's Information Center.
If you have any questions, please contact us between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, Pacific Time. Our telephone number is (800) 400-7115. We wish you luck in your future endeavors.

 

[jbdowd0798]

THANK YOU!!!! I was wondering the same thing. Now what about a sales tax permit? Is that the same thing?? I'm in California wanting to expand my business but don't want to have to go through the hassle.

 

[pamperedalf]

I know at fairs we have said we are just there for leads.

 

[pamperedalf]

I will call the booth place tomorrow, and talk to them before I mail the application.

 

[PampChefJoy]

The Board of Equalization is who manages the sales tax permits, which is the same thing as a seller's permit....

 

[jbdowd0798]

Thanks- so I just have to call and ask for a statement like what you received?? I'm so glad I found CS - You ladies ROCK!

 

[buckeyefan08]

I wondered about this too. My SIL sells pure romance and thinks she knows everything about everything. She insisted that I needed one of these dispite the fact that I asked my upline. Now I have proof that she is wrong and can sound like I know what I'm talking about!! Thanks!!