Decisions | Month | Year | Cite | Decision Type | Issues |
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Overseas Garage Inc. | December | 2024 | 2024-OTA-671 | Nonprecedential | Unreported taxable sales (auto repair shop) |
C. Guassac, dba Long Lodge Tribal Enterprise | December | 2024 | 2024-OTA-665 | Nonprecedential | Unreported taxable sales (cannabis dispensary); negligence penalty (R&TC 6484); constitutional rights (due process) |
H 3 Liquors, Inc. | December | 2024 | 2024-OTA-661 | Nonprecedential | Unreported taxable sales (liquor store) |
Prestige Auto Group Sales, Inc. | December | 2024 | 2024-OTA-660 | Nonprecedential | 40 percent (failure to remit) penalty (R&TC 6597) |
F. Landeros, dba Landeros Furniture | December | 2024 | 2024-OTA-655P | Pending Precedential | OTA jurisdiction (constitutional rights); payment of criminal restitution not satisfy civil liability; laches inapplicable; unreported taxable sales (furniture store); 25 percent (fraud) penalty (R&TC 6485) |
Marco Craftmasters, Inc. | December | 2024 | 2024-OTA-654 | Nonprecedential | Unreported taxable sales (furniture and home accessories store); sales for resale (resale certificate) (R&TC 6092; Reg. 1668); negligence penalty (R&TC 6484) |
BERI DEVELOPMENT, LLC, dba Subway, BERI VENTURES, LLC, dba Subway, BERI ENTERPRISES, LLC, dba Subway, AND RELIANCE RESTAURANTS, LLC, dba Subway | December | 2024 | 2024-OTA-649 | Nonprecedential | Statute of limitations for CDTFA to issue NOD (fraud); criminal restitution payment not preclude NOD; unreported taxable sales (restaurant); 40 percent (failure to remit) penalty (R&TC 6597); interest abatement |
BERI RESTAURANTS GROUP, INC., dba Subway #11219 and #17162 - PFR | December | 2024 | 2024-OTA-640 | Nonprecedential | Standard for granting petition for rehearing (insufficient evidence, contrary to law) |
BERI RESTAURANTS GROUP, INC., dba Subway #11219 and #17162 | December | 2024 | 2024-OTA-639 | Nonprecedential | Refund of criminal restitution payments (OTA jurisdiction); statute of limitations for CDTFA to issue NOD; unreported taxable sales (restaurant); amnesty double fraud penalty (R&TC 6592) |
Cities of Fillmore, Los Angeles, Ontario, Palm Springs, San Diego, San Jose, and County of Sacramento - PFR | December | 2024 | 2024-OTA-634 | Nonprecedential | Standard for granting petition for rehearing (insufficient evidence, contrary to law) |
Cities of Fillmore, Los Angeles, Ontario, Palm Springs, San Diego, San Jose, and County of Sacramento | December | 2024 | 2024-OTA-633P | Pending Precedential | Local tax reallocated (use tax is applicable because retailer's office was not "place of business" that "participated in sales") (R&TC 6051, 6401; Reg. 1620, 1802); latches inapplicable |
Pho Anh Binh, Inc., dba Pho Anh | November | 2024 | 2024-OTA-619 | Nonprecedential | Unreported taxable sales (restaurant); cash flow analysis |
Partnership of C. Deniz and J. Nunez, dba Casa de Oro Mexican Restaurant - PFR | November | 2024 | 2024-OTA-580 | Nonprecedential | Standard for granting petition for rehearing (insufficient evidence) |
Partnership of C. Deniz and J. Nunez, dba Casa de Oro Mexican Restaurant | November | 2024 | 2024-OTA-579 | Nonprecedential | Unreported taxable sales (restaurant); negligence penalty (R&TC 6484) |
1 Stop Communications, LLC, dba One Stop Wireless | October | 2024 | 2024-OTA-564 | Nonprecedential | Unreported taxable sales (cellular telephone dealer); negligence penalty (R&TC 6484) |
F. Hernandez dba Plaza Tires | October | 2024 | 2024-OTA-559 | Nonprecedential | Unreported taxable sales (tire shop) |
G. Fiorentino | October | 2024 | 2024-OTA-557 | Nonprecedential | Use tax (storage, use, consumption in California) (R&TCV 6201, 6202, 6008, 6009, 6009.1); failure-to-file penalty (R&TC 6511) |
S. Sultana | October | 2024 | 2024-OTA-538 | Nonprecedential | Responsible person liability (R&TC 6829); unreported taxable sales (gas station) |
E. Honarchian, dba Eddie's Auto World | October | 2024 | 2024-OTA-537 | Nonprecedential | Unreported taxable sales (car dealership); returns; negligence penalty (R&TC 6484) |
Unlimited Active Wear, Inc. El Centro #3 | October | 2024 | 2024-OTA-534 | Nonprecedential | Unreported taxable sales (clothing retailer) |
Bottlejockies, Inc., dba Zeph's One Stop | October | 2024 | 2024-OTA-519 | Nonprecedential | Unreported taxable sales (catering business); negligence penalty (R&TC 6484) |
R. Achacoso | October | 2024 | 2024-OTA-503 | Nonprecedential | Responsible person liability (R&TC 6829) |
Haemonetics Corporation | October | 2024 | 2024-OTA-492 | Nonprecedential | Blood collection units; blood pack units (R&TC 6364, 6364.5; Reg. 1589) |
Nanolab Technologies, Incorporated | October | 2024 | 2024-OTA-491 | Nonprecedential | Fabrication labor (Reg. 1526); qualified research and development (R&D) contract (Reg. 1501.1); nontaxable repair labor (Reg. 1546) |
Specialized Orthopedic Solutions, Inc., dba SOS Medical - PFR | October | 2024 | 2024-OTA-464 | Nonprecedential | Standard for granting petition for rehearing (irregularity in proceedings, accident or surprise, newly discovered evidence, insufficient evidence) |
Specialized Orthopedic Solutions, Inc., dba SOS Medical | October | 2024 | 2024-OTA-463P | Pending Precedential | Definition of medicines; definition of orthotic device (R&TC 6369; Reg. 1591); weight afforded to Sales and Use Tax Annotations |
RV's 4 Less, Inc. - PFR | October | 2024 | 2024-OTA-458 | Nonprecedential | Standard for granting petition for rehearing (newly discovered evidence, insufficient evidence) |
RV's 4 Less, Inc. | October | 2024 | 2024-OTA-457 | Nonprecedential | Negligence penalty (R&TC 6484) |
B & L Diners, Inc. - PFR | October | 2024 | 2024-OTA-456 | Nonprecedential | Standard for granting petition for rehearing (insufficient evidence, contrary to law, error in law) |
B & L Diners, Inc. | October | 2024 | 2024-OTA-455 | Nonprecedential | Statute of limitations for CDTFA to issue NOD (fraud); unreported taxable sales (restaurant); restitution payment not bar tax liability; 40% penalty (R&TC 6597); amnesty double fraud penalty (R&TC 6592, 7070); collection cost recovery fee (R&TC 6833); interest abatement |
Premier Wheels/Pro Tire, Inc. - PFR | October | 2024 | 2024-OTA-454 | Nonprecedential | Standard for granting petition for rehearing (contrary to law) |
Premier Wheels/Pro Tire, Inc. | October | 2024 | 2024-OTA-453 | Nonprecedential | Unreported taxable sales (tire shops); shrinkage, self-consumption, fabrication labor, bad debts, sales for resale (Regs. 1524, 1642, 1668); negligence penalty (R&TC 6484) |
Kuksan Corporation, dba Gas Depot | September | 2024 | 2024-OTA-445 | Nonprecedential | Unreported taxable sales (gas station); district tax (R&TC 7251.1, 7261, 7262; Reg. 1827); negligence penalty (R&TC 6484) |
TheLN Ventures LLC, dba Wingstop 0263, 0352, 0490 | September | 2024 | 2024-OTA-442 | Nonprecedential | Unreported taxable sales (restaurant); negligence penalty (R&TC 6484) |
M. Kamies | September | 2024 | 2024-OTA-437 | Nonprecedential | Unreported taxable sales (restaurant); negligence penalty (R&TC 6484) |
M. Dimarucut, dba New Age Auto | September | 2024 | 2024-OTA-433 | Nonprecedential | Unreported taxable sales (vehicle retailer); negligence penalty (R&TC 6484) |
Yuan Bao Inc., dba Caesar's Mongolian Bar-B-Q | September | 2024 | 2024-OTA-427 | Nonprecedential | Unreported taxable sales (restaurant) |
D. Balazs | September | 2024 | 2024-OTA-411 | Nonprecedential | Failure-to-file penalty (R&TC 6591); interest abatement |
World of Awnings & Canopies - PFR | September | 2024 | 2024-OTA-394 | Nonprecedential | Standard for granting petition for rehearing (contrary to law) |
World of Awnings & Canopies | September | 2024 | 2024-OTA-393 | Nonprecedential | Fabrication labor, fixtures, lump-sum contract, installation labor (Reg. 1521, 1546); written advice (estoppel) (R&TC 6596) |
Palms Thai, Inc. - PFR | September | 2024 | 2024-OTA-390 | Nonprecedential | Standard of granting petition for rehearing (insufficient evidence, newly discovered evidence) |
Palms Thai, Inc. | September | 2024 | 2024-OTA-389 | Nonprecedential | Unreported taxable sales (restaurant); negligence penalty (R&TC 6484); interest abatement |
Four Cafe LLC - PFR | September | 2024 | 2024-OTA-388 | Nonprecedential | Standard for granting petition for rehearing (insufficient evidence) |
Four Cafe LLC | September | 2024 | 2024-OTA-387 | Nonprecedential | Unreported taxable sales (restaurant); negligence penalty (R&TC 6484); interest abatement |
Ajay Beri Corporation, dba Subway #23933, 28347, 10108, 10278, and 44266 - PFR | September | 2024 | 2024-OTA-386 | Nonprecedential | Standard for granting petition for rehearing (insufficient evidence, contrary to law) |
Ajay Beri Corporation | September | 2024 | 2024-OTA-385P | Precedential | Whether OTA is prohibited from granting refund of criminal restitution proceeds (R&TC 7157); statute of limitations for CDTFA to issue NOD (R&TC 6487); unreported taxable sales (Subway franchises); whether court-ordered criminal restitution payments bar CDTFA from issuing NODs for period in plea agreement; weight to give evidence (plea of guilty to felony tax evasion). |
Safar & Safar Brothers, Inc. - PFR | September | 2024 | 2024-OTA-384 | Nonprecedential | Standard for granting petition for rehearing (irregularity in proceedings, accident or surprise, newly discovered evidence, contrary to law) |
Safar & Safar Brothers, Inc. | September | 2024 | 2024-OTA-383 | Nonprecedential | Unreported taxable sales (gas station and mini mart); interest abatement |
HD Carriers LLC | August | 2024 | 2024-OTA-376 | Nonprecedential | Use tax (purchase of vehicle in California) (first functional use) (R&TC 6201, 6202, 6248: Reg. 1620) |
Delta Cooling Towers, Inc. | August | 2024 | 2024-OTA-366 | Nonprecedential | Use tax (sales for resale, resale certificate, XYZ letter) (R&TC 6201, 6202: Reg. 1668) |
Century House and Gardens LLC, dba Century House & Gardens | August | 2024 | 2024-OTA-353 | Nonprecedential | Unreported taxable sales (venue rental business) |
R. DeLatorre and. E. DeLatorre, A Partnership dba El Indio Mexican Restaurant | August | 2024 | 2024-OTA-344 | Nonprecedential | Unreported taxable sales (restaurant) |
NTENSE, Inc. | August | 2024 | 2024-OTA-336 | Nonprecedential | Unreported taxable sales (auto repair shop); interest abatement |
The Van Nuys Group, LLC, dba The Green Easy - PFR | August | 2024 | 2024-OTA-313 | Nonprecedential | Standard for granting petition for rehearing (insufficient evidence, error in law) |
The Van Nuys Group, LLC, dba The Green Easy | August | 2024 | 2024-OTA-312 | Nonprecedential | Unreported taxable sales (cannabis dispensary); negligence penalty (R&TC 6484) |
Snowmagic, Inc. - PFR | August | 2024 | 2024-OTA-309 | Nonprecedential | Standard for granting petition for rehearing (insufficient evidence, contrary to law, error in law) |
Snowmagic, Inc. | August | 2024 | 2024-OTA-308 | Nonprecedential | Use tax; true object test; tangible personal property (TPP) (R&TC 6202, 6203, 6016); failure-to-file penalty (R&TC 6591); interest abatement |
La Boom Entertainment, Inc., dba Leonardo's | July | 2024 | 2024-OTA-306 | Nonprecedential | Unreported taxable sales (nightclub); negligence penalty (R&TC 6484) |
I. Hanouneh, dba The Royale Group | July | 2024 | 2024-OTA-304 | Nonprecedential | Disallowed claimed exempt distributions of tobacco products in interstate commerce (R&TC 30123, 30131.2, 30008, 30453; Reg. 4026) |
Environmental Construction Inc. | July | 2024 | 2024-OTA-301 | Nonprecedential | Failure-to-file penalty (R&TC 6511, 6591, 6592) |
R. Perrillo and K. Whiteman - PFR Opinion | July | 2024 | 2024-OTA-287 | Nonprecedential | Standard for granting petition for rehearing (irregularity in proceedings, accident or surprise, newly discovered evidence, etc.) |
R. Perrillo and K. Whiteman | July | 2024 | 2024-OTA-286 | Nonprecedential | Use tax (TPP) (R&TC 6201); written advice (R&TC 6596); interest abatement (R&TC 6593.5); fail to file (6511); collection fee (R&TC 6833) |
Alfa Tire & Shop Inc. - PFR Opinion | July | 2024 | 2024-OTA-285 | Nonprecedential | Standard for granting petition for rehearing (insufficient evidence, contrary to law, error in law) |
Alfa Tire & Shop Inc. | July | 2024 | 2024-OTA-284 | Nonprecedential | Sales for resale (resale certificate, XYZ letter) (R&TC 6091; Reg. 1668) |
Altadena Ale & Wine, Inc., dba Altadena Ale House | June | 2024 | 2024-OTA-279 | Nonprecedential | Unreported taxable sales (wine bar); self-consumed taxable merchandise (use tax) |
Peter Marco, LLC, dba Peter Marco | June | 2024 | 2024-OTA-274 | Nonprecedential | Unreported taxable sales (jewelry store) |
D. Ordubadi, dba Air 1 Communication | June | 2024 | 2024-OTA-256 | Nonprecedential | Unreported taxable sales (auto accessories); disallowed nontaxable labor (true object, services or property) (Reg. 1501) |
Rashid & Sons, Inc. | June | 2024 | 2024-OTA-255 | Nonprecedential | Unreported taxable sales (gas station); negligence penalty (R&TC 6484) |
Three Four R, Inc. | June | 2024 | 2024-OTA-254 | Nonprecedential | Unreported taxable sales (gas station); negligence penalty (R&TC 6484) |
Z & R Oil Corporation | June | 2024 | 2024-OTA-253 | Nonprecedential | Unreported taxable sales (gas station); negligence penalty (R&TC 6484) |
J. Mann, dba Namaste Vape & More - PFR | June | 2024 | 2024-OTA-237SCP | Nonprecedential | Standard for granting petition for rehearing (appellant did not specifically list grounds for rehearing) |
J. Mann, dba Namaste Vape & More | June | 2024 | 2024-OTA-236SCP | Nonprecedential | Untaxed tobacco products (R&TC 22974.3(b); 10-day suspension (R&TC 22974.7, 22980.3; Reg. 4603) |
M. Plasil - PFR | June | 2024 | 2024-OTA-235 | Nonprecedential | Standard for granting petition for rehearing (contrary to law) |
M. Plasil | June | 2024 | 2024-OTA-234 | Nonprecedential | Use tax (storage or use of vehicle, first functional use) (R&TC 6201; Reg. 1620(b)(2)(c)(3)) |
E. Honarchian, dba Eddie's Auto World- PFR | June | 2024 | 2024-OTA-233 | Nonprecedential | Standard for granting petition for rehearing (insufficient evidence) |
E. Honarchian, dba Eddie's Auto World | June | 2024 | 2024-OTA-232 | Nonprecedential | Unreported taxable sales (used car dealership) |
L. Tooker - PFR | June | 2024 | 2024-OTA-231 | Nonprecedential | Standard for granting petition for rehearing (irregularity in the proceedings, insufficient evidence, contrary to law) |
L. Tooker | June | 2024 | 2024-OTA-230 | Nonprecedential | Use tax (purchase of trading cards) (R&TC 6201); failure-to-file penalty (R&TC 6511) |
K. Christian | May | 2024 | 2024-OTA-225 | Nonprecedential | Responsible person liability (R&TC 6829); amnesty interest penalty (R&TC 7073, 6592) |
Silverspur Services, Inc., dba Silver Spur Services | May | 2024 | 2024-OTA-210 | Nonprecedential | Unreported taxable sales (gas station); negligence penalty (R&TC 6484); interest abatement |
C. Wright | May | 2024 | 2024-OTA-202 | Nonprecedential | Interest abatement |
M. Zepeda dba Central Tire | May | 2024 | 2024-OTA-197 | Nonprecedential | Unreported taxable sales (tire and auto repair shop) |
You Fix It Auto Sales dba Ur 1 Stop Auto Sales | May | 2024 | 2024-OTA-196 | Nonprecedential | 40 percent (failure to remit) penalty (R&TC 6597) |
Royal Khyber Enterprises, Inc. dba Royal Khyber Indian Cuisine | April | 2024 | 2024-OTA-163 | Nonprecedential | Unreported taxable sales (restaurant); excess tax reimbursement |
O&B Equipment, Inc. dba Frazier Park Sand & Gravel | April | 2024 | 2024-OTA-161 | Nonprecedential | Interest abatement |
Soccer Stores, Inc. | April | 2024 | 2024-OTA-160 | Nonprecedential | Unreported taxable sales (retailer of soccer sporting goods) |
Mario's Place, Inc. | April | 2024 | 2024-OTA-154 | Nonprecedential | Unreported taxable sales (restaurant, tip, gratuity, mandatory payment) (Reg. 1603) |
S. Cherry | April | 2024 | 2024-OTA-146 | Nonprecedential | Responsible person liability (R&TC 6829) |
H. Tran, Houston & Honor, LLC and Houston & Honor, Inc., dba Signature Dessert and Signature Pho & Desserts | April | 2024 | 2024-OTA-134 | Nonprecedential | Unreported taxable sales (restaurant) |
Windy Ridge, Inc. dba Oak Mountain Winery | March | 2024 | 2024-OTA-122 | Nonprecedential | Unreported taxable sales (restaurant); Groupon sales; mandatory gratuities; sale of business assets; negligence penalty (R&TC 6484). |
Dudley Restaurants, Inc. | March | 2024 | 2024-OTA-117 | Nonprecedential | Unreported taxable sales (restaurant) |
J. Samtani, dba Ramodi's | March | 2024 | 2024-OTA-113 | Nonprecedential | Unreported taxable sales (collectibles); negligence penalty (R&TC 6484) |
D. Jafari, dba Glendora Tire & Brake Auto Center | March | 2024 | 2024-OTA-111 | Nonprecedential | Unreported taxable sales (automobile repair shop); sales for resale (resale certificate) (R&TC 6091; Reg. 1668); negligence penalty (R&TC 6484) |
Mex-Dining, Inc. | February | 2024 | 2024-OTA-099 | Nonprecedential | Unreported taxable sales (bar and restaurant) |
MattnJeremy, Inc. | February | 2024 | 2024-OTA-093 | Nonprecedential | Unreported taxable sales (marijuana dispensary); negligence penalty (R&TC 6484) |
California Care 4 U Incorporated | February | 2024 | 2024-OTA-090 | Nonprecedential | Environmental fee (tax) related to use or storage of hazardous materials (Health & Saf. Code 25205.6(a), (b), (c)(1), (g); R&TC 43008; Reg. 66269.1) |
Guzik Technical Enterprises | February | 2024 | 2024-OTA-081 | Nonprecedential | Statute of limitations on claim for refund (R&TC 6902, 6904) |
Mangia E Bevi, Inc. | February | 2024 | 2024-OTA-073 | Nonprecedential | Unreported taxable sales (restaurant); negligence penalty (R&TC 6484) |
J. Perez | February | 2024 | 2024-OTA-070 | Nonprecedential | Seller's permit and predecessor liability (R&TC 6071.1; Reg. 1699(f)(2)) |
N. Jamali | February | 2024 | 2024-OTA-056 | Nonprecedential | Unreported taxable sales (automobile repair shop) |
Integrity Rebar Placers | February | 2024 | 2024-OTA-055 | Nonprecedential | OTA jurisdiction (APA compliance); resale certificate (good faith); interest (computation); interest abatement. |
As Swipe, Inc. | February | 2024 | 2024-OTA-053 | Nonprecedential | Unreported taxable sales (bar); interest abatement |
Liquor Locker, Inc. | January | 2024 | 2024-OTA-034 | Nonprecedential | Unreported taxable sales (liquor store); interest abatement |
Q. Ngo - PFR Opinion | January | 2024 | 2024-OTA-031 | Nonprecedential | Standard for granting petition for rehearing (accident or surprise) |
Q. Ngo | January | 2024 | 2024-OTA-030 | Nonprecedential | Unreported taxable sales (fast-food restaurant) |
American Veteran Supply Company | January | 2024 | 2024-OTA-026 | Nonprecedential | Unreported taxable sales (construction materials retailer); sales for resale (resale certificate, XYZ letter) (R&TC 6091, 6092; Reg. 1668); tax paid purchases resold (R&TC 6012; Reg. 1701) |
4G Talk N Data Services, Inc. | January | 2024 | 2024-OTA-023 | Nonprecedential | Unreported taxable rebates (cell phone dealer) |
American Earth Management, Inc. | January | 2024 | 2024-OTA-018 | Nonprecedential | Hazardous waste facilities permit (activity fees) (Health & Saf. Code 25205.7) |
M. Riedel - PFR Opinion | January | 2024 | 2024-OTA-004P | Precedential | Standard for granting petition for rehearing (insufficient evidence, contrary to law); application of payments. |
M. Riedel | January | 2024 | 2024-OTA-003 | Nonprecedential | Responsible person liability (R&TC 6829); proper application of payment |