Candice L. Mason
David replied to the topic beverages in the forum Massachusetts 9 years, 6 months ago
It would probably be allowed under the cottage food law, but really, if your health inspector is okay with it with fewer requirements, then I’d say you’re good to go. They are the ones that regulate the laws, and their word about what’s allowed is final.
David replied to the topic creating a separate home kitchen, need guidance in the forum Pennsylvania 9 years, 7 months ago
Jenn, usually the only way to find info about this is to call the govt dept directly.
David replied to the topic creating a separate home kitchen, need guidance in the forum Pennsylvania 9 years, 7 months ago
Jenn, usually the only way to find info about this is to call the govt dept directly.
David replied to the topic Equipment Certification in the forum Pennsylvania 9 years, 7 months ago
Jay, I’m pretty sure that your equipment doesn’t need to follow commercial standards. You should call the ag dept to make sure.
David replied to the topic Paying income tax in the forum Florida 9 years, 7 months ago
I don’t think it’s different for CFOs. If you also use your kitchen for personal use, it can’t be deducted. I’m pretty sure about that, but not 100% sure. To learn more, you need to contact whatever tax authority there is in your area — the depts that govern this are different for each state, so I don’t know what yours is called.
David replied to the topic Paying income tax in the forum Florida 9 years, 7 months ago
I don’t think it’s different for CFOs. If you also use your kitchen for personal use, it can’t be deducted. I’m pretty sure about that, but not 100% sure. To learn more, you need to contact whatever tax authority there is in your area — the depts that govern this are different for each state, so I don’t know what yours is called.
David replied to the topic Store front in the forum California 9 years, 7 months ago
Yes, you just report it on your quarterly estimated and yearly taxes.
How do they know if you go over? They probably won’t. But, once you go over, you’re no longer operating legally, so if you got sued, you wouldn’t have any legal ground to stand on. The laws are there to protect you — once you leave their umbrella, you’re no longer…[Read more]
David replied to the topic Virginia Cottage Food Laws and Sales Tax in the forum Virginia 9 years, 7 months ago
Thanks so much for the info about that phone number now being invalid! I’ll remove it.
The list of requirements you’d need to go through sounds about right. For a tiny business, it’s not really worth it. The statement that most home food businesses don’t operate under the law also sounds right. And considering that you’re not willing to operate…[Read more]
David replied to the topic Storefront on premises in the forum California 9 years, 7 months ago
Although direct sales only require a Class A registration, that assumes that the direct sales will not occur in a retail facility, from what I’ve gathered. I guess the first question you need to address is whether your store is allowed to sell food items? There are specific requirements of what and how a retail facility may sell food, and you’ll…[Read more]
David replied to the topic Coffee Roasting in the forum California 9 years, 7 months ago
For a business this unique, you really need to speak with the health dept directly. Although there’s no substitute for that, I will clarify that the cottage food law in CA only allows dry coffee beans, not prepared coffee as you’re suggesting. The cottage food law also only allows your products to be made in your home kitchen, and nowhere else.…[Read more]
David replied to the topic Cook county in the forum Illinois 9 years, 7 months ago
The regular cottage food law, which only allows sales at farmers markets, probably is allowed in Cook County. The law for home kitchen operations, which allows sales from home, probably isn’t. I don’t know for sure, and you will need to call their health dept.
David replied to the topic selling cakes and such in the forum Minnesota 9 years, 7 months ago
The $5,000 limit only pertains to those operating under the cottage food law (only making at home and selling at events/farmers markets). If you’re not using that law, then you need to get a commercial license and use a commercial kitchen, and you will need to go through the setup process with the health dept before you do any sales.…[Read more]
David replied to the topic box lunches in the forum Georgia 9 years, 7 months ago
You will need to use a commercial kitchen to start your business. http://forrager.com/faq/#commercial
David replied to the topic Sales Tax in the forum Florida 9 years, 7 months ago
Sales tax and yearly income tax are entirely separate. Sales tax greatly depends on where you live and what the requirements are for your city, county, and the state of Florida. Everyone has to pay income tax, regardless of how much it is. If you make enough, you’ll need to pay estimated taxes throughout the year, similar to a self-employed…[Read more]
David replied to the topic Sales Tax in the forum Florida 9 years, 7 months ago
Sales tax and yearly income tax are entirely separate. Sales tax greatly depends on where you live and what the requirements are for your city, county, and the state of Florida. Everyone has to pay income tax, regardless of how much it is. If you make enough, you’ll need to pay estimated taxes throughout the year, similar to a self-employed…[Read more]
David replied to the topic Package Labeling in the forum California 9 years, 7 months ago
I’m pretty sure the statement has to be on the primary label. Only certain items, like ingredients, can go on the secondary label based on federal regulations. You should call your health dept and see what they’ll allow you to do.
David replied to the topic Virginia Cottage Food Laws and Sales Tax in the forum Virginia 9 years, 7 months ago
By definition, a business intends to make a profit. That’s why the IRS will classify you as a hobby if you take a loss for too many years in a row. It is for that reason that I don’t think your gifts or donations could be deducted as a “loss” for your business. If you take the sales you’ve made and deduct the variable expenses for…[Read more]
David replied to the topic Commercial Kitchens in the forum New Jersey 9 years, 7 months ago
Yes, that’s doable but usually quite expensive and complicated. It’s likely that the commercial kitchen would have to be separate from your primary kitchen. Unless NJ has very lenient standards, you can expect to pay thousands or tens of thousands of dollars for that remodel. I would personally recommend renting at first and proving your business…[Read more]
David replied to the topic Virginia Cottage Food Laws and Sales Tax in the forum Virginia 9 years, 7 months ago
Setting aside the sales tax question temporarily, I just want to make sure that you’ve gone through the steps to make sure you’re running your business legally. Are you sure that your county doesn’t require you to get a business license for your chocolate business? More general info: http://forrager.com/faq/#starting
From what I understand, a…[Read more]
David replied to the topic Veggie Side Dish…can I sell this? in the forum California 9 years, 7 months ago
All of the prep needs to happen in the commercial kitchen… you can’t use your home for production. Once you go through the process of becoming a commercial food processor, you can sell anywhere (assuming you have the appropriate permits to sell there).
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