Local and District Tax Resources for Retailers

Need to know more? Follow the links below for more information about the topics covered in this guide, as well as other information you might find helpful:

Top Resources

Regulations

Notices

Forms

Other Helpful Resources

  • Publication 73, Your California Seller's Permit
  • Sign Up for CDTFA Updates – Subscribe to our email lists and receive the latest news, newsletters, tax and fee updates, public meeting agendas, and other announcements.
  • Videos and How-To Guides – These resources will help you avoid common mistakes, file your tax returns online, and more.
  • Use Tax – What You Should Know – Helpful information and videos about use tax.
  • City and County Tax Rates – A listing of current and historical tax rates.
  • Special Notices – CDTFA special notices are issued whenever there is a change in law, tax rates, or CDTFA procedures.
  • CDTFA Online Services – Learn about the online services CDTFA offers.
  • Verify a Permit or License – You can use this application to verify a seller's permit, Cigarette and Tobacco product retailer license, eWaste account, or Underground Storage Tank Maintenance Fee Account.
  • CDTFA Field Offices – A comprehensive listing of all CDTFA field offices and contact information.
  • Get it in Writing! – The Sales and Use Tax Law can be complex, and you are encouraged to put your tax questions in writing.
  • Contact Us – A listing of CDTFA contacts for your questions and concerns.
  • Customer Service Center — You can also call our Customer Service Center at 1-800-400-7115 from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Pacific time), Monday through Friday, except state holidays, to get answers to many of your questions.