Terminal Operator Information Report
General Information
The Terminal Operator Information Report allows terminal operators to report receipts and disbursements of liquid petroleum products to and from each approved terminal.
To obtain the latest information on any product codes or if you need help completing this return, visit our website at www.cdtfa.ca.gov, or contact our Customer Service Center at 1-800-400-7115 (CRS:711). Customer service representatives are available Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., (Pacific time) except state holidays.
Filing Requirements
You must file a report with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) and report every gallon of liquid petroleum products you received or disbursed at a California terminal rack or California fuel production facility for the reporting period. You must file a separate report for each approved terminal that has a unique IRS terminal control number (TCN) and any registered fuel production facility. The report must be filed on or before the last day of the calendar month following the reporting period to which it relates. You must file a report even if you have no activity for the reporting period.
Preparation of Schedules
There are three types of supporting schedules included with every Terminal Operator Information Report; an ending inventory schedule (Schedule 15C – Ending Inventory by Product Code); a receipt schedule (Schedule 15A – Terminal Operator Receipts); and a disbursement schedule (Schedule 15B – Terminal Operator Disbursements by Position Holder).
File Attachment
In order to submit your CDTFA-506-PO-E, Terminal Operator Information Report, please upload the file attachment by selecting the Add button and choosing the appropriate attachment type: Motor Fuels Flat File (FLT), Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), or IRS EDI, in the Type drop down. Next, enter a description of the file under “Description.”
For instructions on file preparation, including file type and formatting requirements, template Excel workbooks for creating Flat (FLT) and EDI files, sample files, and other useful information related to motor fuels online filing, please visit our website.
After you select a file to attach, and input the required information, click Save, then Next.