If one has a reseller’s permit in California for a different trade area, can you use that to avoid the sales tax of a leased car bought out & sold after the 10 day window ?
I have a reseller’s permit for my small business issued 6 years ago by BOE (now CDTFA) for a different trade (IT networking).
Would such a permit allow for my motor vehicle to not be subject to taxes if I can’t sell the car to a dealer within the 10 day exemption ?
You would want to discuss this with whomever does your business taxes/accounting, but I think you’ll find the answer is no. Your seller’s permit is for your business, not you, so to use it for a personal purchase that isn’t part of your business is going to get all kinds of sticky.
Rhetorical question:
Do you use your reseller’s permit when you purchase anything else unrelated to your business for your personal life? If not, why not?
It won’t work legally, and possibly get you in trouble with the State Board of Equalization.
