David B

Yup, income tax too.

You are definitely responsible for self-employment tax, and I’m not sure what you’re referring to with “incr take”.

Homemade juices are not covered under CA’s law, and therefore, there is currently no way to legally sell homemade juices.

However, CA is in the process of reviewing submissions for adding foods to the allowed list. You can submit a request using the links below until January 31st. Keep in mind that the health dept will only approve items that…[Read more]

I could explain what non-PHF means, but that is only applicable to baked goods or confections. Basically, none of the items you’re describing, like jams or sauces, are allowed in Arizona under the cottage food law. That means that to legally sell your products, they would need to be produced in a commercial kitchen.

If they don’t know, then don’t worry about the sales tax. You should be exempt anyway.

You should be able to make baklava, but since it’s not explicitly listed on the allowed foods list, you should check with the health dept first.

Arizona is pretty lenient… you will be fine with this kind of item.

You don’t need a nutrition label on your products unless you make a health claim, like “low-fat”. Just apply for an exemption.

The FDA’s info confuses me too, but I know you don’t have to register with them (aside from that exemption). Sorry, I really have no idea if info…[Read more]

For sales taxes, it doesn’t seem to be consistent from state-to-state, so I’m not sure. In Colorado, I would start by asking the Taxation Division in the Department of Revenue. For yearly taxes, you’d contact the IRS, as you probably know.

Marianne, your Class B permit is for indirect sales, and I think this would qualify for that, as long as the person selling it is doing so within your county (or in other approved counties, where the necessary agreement with the health depts exists). Indirect sales usually happen at food facilities or grocery stores, but it also includes someone…[Read more]

The problem I think some counties are having ( within Environmental Health) is interpreting exactly what the law states. The Specialist I’m in contact with most of the time admits to having trouble making sense of it all. In my county, I’m allowed to use my caramel for my caramel apple pie though when I first submitted my ingredient label for app…[Read more]