Tax Guide for Liquor Store Operators and Owners

Helping your business succeed is important to the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA). Taxes you collect and pay to the state help fund many important state and local services and programs. We recognize that understanding tax issues related to your industry can be time-consuming and complicated, and we want to help you get the information you need so you can focus on your business.

To help you better understand the tax obligations specific to liquor store operators and owners, we have created this guide.

How to Use This Guide

Each section of this guide contains information important to your business.

The Getting Started section provides key resources related to registration, filing returns, account maintenance, and other important information.

The Industry Topics section covers many topics and provide more extensive information.

Lastly, the Resources section provides links to web-based seminars, forms and publications, statutory and regulatory information, and access to live assistance from our customer service representatives.

Note: The information in this guide is general in nature and is not intended to replace any law or regulation.

If You Need Help

If at any time you need assistance with topics included in this guide – or with topics not included – feel free to contact us by telephone or email. Contact information and hours of operation are available in the Resources section.

If you have suggestions for improving this guide, please contact us via email.