Sales Use Tax in California The Business Tax and Fee Department and the Field Operations Division are responsible for administering California's state, local, and district sales and use tax programs, which provide more than 80 percent of CDTFA-collected revenues
Online Services — Overview 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
Permits Licenses - California Department of Tax and Fee Administration The CDTFA has a secure, convenient, fast, and free way to register online for a permit, license, or account The system guides you through the process and will assist you with the types of permits you may need for your business
California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) The mission of the CDTFA is to make life better for Californians by fairly and efficiently collecting the revenue that supports our essential public services The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) administers California's sales and use, fuel, tobacco, alcohol, and cannabis taxes, as well as a variety of other taxes and
Online Services — File a Return File online by logging in to our secure site using your username and password We offer convenient online filing services for eligible accounts
Key Contacts For the quickest response to questions about your CDTFA account, taxes, or fees, please call our Customer Service Center at 1-800-400-7115 (TTY:711) Customer Service Representatives are available to assist you Monday through Friday (except state holidays) from 7:30 a m to 5:00 p m (Pacific time)
Online Services — Make a Payment We offer convenient payment methods for those with current and past due liabilities If you are filing a return, you can pay any taxes or fees due at the same time Payments can be made directly from your bank account, credit card, check, or by money order Some of our taxpayers are required to make payments by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)
California City and County Sales and Use Tax Rates - Cities, Counties . . . California City County Sales Use Tax Rates (effective April 1, 2026) Español These rates may be outdated For a list of your current and historical rates, go to the California City County Sales Use Tax Rates webpage Look up the current sales and use tax rate by address
Business Taxes and Fees in California 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 The use tax generally applies to the storage, use, or other consumption in California of goods purchased from retailers in