You may set off business loss against house property income or income from other sources, if any. If set-off is not possible, then such loss can be carried forward to be set off in the subsequent year. Brought-forward business loss can only be set off against business income.ny loss from such transactions is not be eligible for set-off or carry-forward. Hence, if your loss in the stock market is considered as business loss, then it is covered by loss and profit or gain in business against salary income.
California Tax Rates. The California sales tax rate is currently 6.0%. However, California adds a mandatory local rate of 1.25% that increases the total state sales and use tax base to 7.25%. Depending on local municipalities, the total tax rate can be as high at 9.75%. Food and prescription drugs are exempt from sales tax.
Tax rates. The state sales/ use tax rate for California effective January 1, 2013, is 8.00%, comprising a statewide base tax rate of 7.50% and a transaction (district) tax rate of 0.5%.