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File a Return
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File your return nowWho can file online?
We offer convenient online filing services for eligible accounts. The following programs do not have a return filing obligation with us:
- Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Fee
- Fire Prevention Fee
- Marine Invasive Species Fee
- Tax on Insurers
- Water Rights Fee
What do I need to get started?
- CDTFA account number
- Sales, purchases, transactions, and deductions or other reportable information for the filing period
- Payment information
Online Filing Excel Templates and Resources
- Alcoholic Beverage
- Cigarette and Tobacco Products
- IFTA
- Motor Fuels
- Sales and Use Tax Excel Workbook Uploads
- Resources
- Video Tutorials
When do I file?
You are required to file on or before the due date, which is based on your filing frequency (monthly, quarterly, quarterly prepay, fiscal yearly, or yearly). Your due date can be found in the links below.
Filing Due Dates
- Sales and Use Tax (includes Prepaid Mobile Telephony Services (MTS) Surcharge and Lumber Products Assessment)
- Special Taxes and Fees
Email Filing Reminders
To receive reminders to file, please update your email address with us by logging into your online profile with your username and password.