The Complexities of California Law for Construction Contractors
By Lucian Khan, Of Counsel to McClellan Davis
This article discusses some of the complexities of the California sales and use tax law, as it applies to construction contractors. Pursuant to California Code of Regulations, title 18, section 1521, Construction Contractors, a construction contract is a contract to erect, construct, alter or repair any building or structure, project, development, or other improvement to realty. However, the tax consequences can vary depending on the type of property installed, how the property is installed, the type of contract you have, how the contract is billed, whether the contractor does any further processing before […]