California Sets Rules for Cities Giving Sales Tax to Retailers

Emergency rules are in place for California cities and counties that must disclose how much sales tax revenue they give to retailers under sharing agreements tied to warehouses or offices within their borders starting April 30.

The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration said it adopted Emergency Regulation 1808 on Wednesday to prepare for a new law (A.B. 2854) that took effect Jan. 1. The regulation explains how all local jurisdictions must comply with the annual April 30 deadline to disclose whether they have tax-sharing agreements and, if so, how much they give to companies ...