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California Partial Sales/Use Tax Exemption for Mfg & R&D Equipment

Supports California manufacturing innovation through MFG SUT for high-precision firms.

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California's partial sales and use tax exemption for manufacturing and R&D equipment is administered by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration. It applies to qualified machinery and equipment bought or leased for manufacturing, research, or electric power generation, and it is framed as a partial exemption rather than a grant.

The benefit sits under Revenue and Taxation Code sect…

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Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.

Last verified: 11 May 2026Source: www.cdtfa.ca.gov