Starr Family Farms
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active 9 years, 1 month ago
Sway Soturi replied to the topic Ship Cookies in CA? in the forum California 3 years, 2 months ago
I tell the customers who ask me to find a local friend to ship it for them…
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Sway Soturi joined the group California 3 years, 2 months ago
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STEVEN DILWORTH posted an update in the group Jams, Jellies, & Preserves 3 years, 4 months ago
How’s everyone-) First time caller… Allow myself to introduce, uhhh myself. Steven Dilworth I live in Portland, Or 47 Airforce Vet that spent 14 years as a civilian contractor title being Combat Firefighter/Rescue. 9 yrs Afghanistan 3yrs Iraq North Africa PORTLAND “also a war zone lol” with covid being covid I’ve been stuck state side in which I w…[Read more]
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STEVEN DILWORTH joined the group Canned Goods 3 years, 4 months ago
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Akshata Yarabandi joined the group California 3 years, 6 months ago
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Virginia joined the group Canned Goods 3 years, 8 months ago
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Coco Ding joined the group California 3 years, 9 months ago
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Christina posted an update in the group Jams, Jellies, & Preserves 3 years, 10 months ago
I have a question about selling pickles at my local farmers market on the Big Island – after looking at the food that’s prohibited ( sauerkraut, kimchi, pickles?!) What are the most current (2021 ) allowed foods and if pickles are not included why not? I use a 5% vinegar which is the recommended strength even for commercial manufacturing
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Christina joined the group Canned Goods 3 years, 10 months ago
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Jessica Hardin joined the group California 3 years, 10 months ago
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David Crabill replied to the topic Ship Cookies in CA? in the forum California 3 years, 10 months ago
You cannot ship products in CA. I’m actually working on a bill this year to try to allow in-state shipping.
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Jennifer replied to the topic Sales Tax/ Sales Permit in the forum California 4 years, 5 months ago
haha I appreciate the support ;)
I did actually create an LLC to remove personal liability, but if I find after a year that I don’t need it, I’ll switch to save money.
Next steps are getting FBN validated, then getting a federal EIN, business license, state EIN and then a seller’s permit… I think that covers everything, for now hahaThank you again
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Marlyn replied to the topic Sales Tax/ Sales Permit in the forum California 4 years, 5 months ago
Yes, indeed lots of paperwork to file…will drive you crazy, but you got this!!
Do you plan on having an employee? EIN numbers are generally used if you have employees. If you have no employees you won’t need an EIN.
If you’re just starting without employees (only you and family members) it’s best to start as a sole proprietor and use your own…[Read more]
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Jennifer replied to the topic Sales Tax/ Sales Permit in the forum California 4 years, 5 months ago
Yes, great call on the sellers permit. I kind of assumed I’d need that anyway. I looked into it and it appears you need both a federal EIN and state EIN first, and the state EIN requires a business license with the city to obtain one. So many legalities! haha Thanks again
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Marlyn replied to the topic Sales Tax/ Sales Permit in the forum California 4 years, 5 months ago
You’re welcome. Yes, the same knowledge applies for class B as well, which is the permit I use to have. It will also be nice for you to be able to buy supplies wholesale with the sellers permit. Good luck with your business :) Take care!
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Jennifer replied to the topic Sales Tax/ Sales Permit in the forum California 4 years, 5 months ago
Marlyn,
Thank you so much for your thorough reply- your explanation provides clarity and makes total sense. I will be applying for my Cottage B license, but even so, the same logic still applies. I will go ahead and get a seller’s permit anyway, as I believe my county requires it as well. Thank you again and take care. -
Marlyn replied to the topic Sales Tax/ Sales Permit in the forum California 4 years, 5 months ago
Hi Jennifer,
If you are only selling direct to consumers (cottage food operation class A) and your product is served at room temperate (baked good, nuts, chocolate, etc) and no one is eating on site as in like a restaurant space, then you don’t need to charge sales tax. So no sales tax for online orders, delivery, pickup, or farmer’s…[Read more] -
Jennifer started the topic Sales Tax/ Sales Permit in the forum California 4 years, 5 months ago
Hi all,
Does anyone understand the necessity/ circumstances for when a sales permit is needed, and when we charge sales tax? I’m seeking to understand whether we are selling direct to consumer (fulfilling online orders, doing delivery and pickup) and events like farmer’s markets, if we have to include sales tax in our pricing. If so, how do we…[Read more] -
Jennifer posted an update in the group California 4 years, 5 months ago
Hi all,
Does anyone understand the necessity/ circumstances for when a sales permit is needed, and when we charge sales tax? I’m seeking to understand whether we are selling direct to consumer (fulfilling online orders, doing delivery and pickup) and events like farmer’s markets, if we have to include sales tax in our pricing. If so, how do we…[Read more] -
Jennifer joined the group California 4 years, 5 months ago
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As far as I know, the rules for Hawaii haven’t changed recently. The reason many states don’t allow canned foods is due to botulism concerns, which could potentially be deadly. Canned foods, when properly prepared, are perfectly safe, but their concern is that a home cook might not properly prepare them. I’m not saying that I agree with the…[Read more]