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Retailers engaged in business in California must register with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) and pay the state's sales tax, which applies to all retail sales of goods and merchandise except those sales specifically exempted by law.
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We offer a variety of online services that make completing your CDTFA business easy and efficient. Using our online services, you can file a return, make a payment, submit a claim for refund, file an appeal and much more.
File online by logging in to our secure site using your username and password. We offer convenient online filing services for eligible accounts.
The CDTFA provides California taxpayers a convenient method for filing their sales and use tax returns and paying amounts owed through service providers. Visit online services for information and eligibility requirements.
Most retailers, even some occasional sellers of tangible goods, are required to register to collect sales or use tax in California. CDTFA issues seller’s permits to business owners and allows them to collect tax from customers, file returns, and pay sales taxes to the state.
Your California Sales Tax Filing Requirements . If your monthly tax liability is over $10,000, you must file online via the California Board of Equalization's web portal. Otherwise, you also have the option to file on paper with Form BOE-401-EZ.
Basic Forms. State, Local, and District Sales and Use Tax Return (CDTFA-401-A) (PDF) General Resale Certificate (CDTFA-230) (PDF)