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
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
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 — Make a Payment Prepayment vouchers can also be printed through our online services system by selecting the “Make a Payment” button on our Online Services Login Page, then choosing “Print a Prepayment Voucher ” Make your check or money order payable to the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration
Online Services — Resources What if I don't remember my username or password? To retrieve your username, visit CDTFA's online services page, under Login select Forgot Username? and follow the prompts If you have forgotten your password and need to reset it, visit CDTFA's online services page, under Login select Forgot Password? and follow the prompts
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
Online Filing Instructions - Sales and Use Tax Return If you are a vehicle auctioneer, you are required to complete and file CDTFA-531-AA, Vehicle Auction House Sales, with CDTFA-401-A, State, Local, and District Sales and Use Tax Return, or CDTFA-401-GS, State, Local, and District Sales and Use Tax Return – Motor Vehicle Fuel CDTFA-531-AA is used to report vehicles resold by a vehicle auctioneer Amounts reported on this schedule are for
Online Services — Registration Online registration is a convenient, fast, and free way to register online for a permit, license, or account with the CDTFA
Letters or Notices Received We received information from U S Customs and Border Protection (CBP) indicating that you imported items into California for storage, use, or other consumption in this state during the previous calendar year which may require you to pay use tax Generally, if sales tax would apply when you buy physical merchandise in California, use tax applies when you make a similar purchase without tax from