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Sales Tax Update - July 2026

by Michael T. Dillon, Esq., Dillon Tax Consulting LLC
7/21/2026
  • Newly taxable: Pursuant to SB 122, effective 1/1/27, prewritten software becomes subject to California sales and use tax regardless of whether it is:
    • Delivered on physical media
    • Downloaded electronically
    • Accessed remotely
    • Provided as SaaS
  • Classification: Covered digital products are treated as tangible personal property for sales and use tax purposes.
  • Custom software: Software prepared to the special order of a customer remains exempt, including qualifying custom programs incorporating preexisting components.
  • Other digital goods: The law is principally directed at prewritten software and SaaS. Many consumer digital products, such as streaming media, digital books, music, and similar content, are ...
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MTC Announces Voluntary Amnesty Initiative for Online Marketplace Sellers

Dillon Tax Consulting
8/11/2017

The Multistate Tax Commission (MTC) has just announced a special tax amnesty program for unregistered online marketplace sellers that have established nexus and historical exposure as a result of storing inventory in third-party fulfillment centers that facilitate retail sales into the state (e.g., Amazon FBA program). Under the program, eligible taxpayers may obtain amnesty ...

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