Tag: AI startup

Manufacturers’ Sales Tax Exemption for Robotics Startups 

Introduction California’s partial sales and use tax exemption for manufacturers can be a game-changer especially for robotics startups purchasing high-tech equipment. In this 2025 guide, we explain how eligible businesses can save up to 3.9375% in state-level sales tax, and how to apply it to robotics, AI, and automation equipment. Relevant Tax Code and Regulations […]

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California 409A Valuation Discounts: State Tax Footnotes Investors Read

Introduction Your startup’s 409A valuation isn’t just about issuing stock options it’s a due diligence magnet for investors and auditors alike. But here’s the twist for 2025: California investors are combing through state tax footnotes, especially for valuation discounts. In this guide, we cover how 409A valuation discounts affect California state tax reporting and how […]

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