Tax Education
Attend a Class
CDTFA offers no-cost classes on many topics both in person and online. See the list below for available webinars, workshops, seminars, and classes and sign up using the registration link provided.
In addition, we offer a quarterly Tax Class Day that brings our popular Basic Sales & Use Tax AND Tax Return Preparation class to your local office for in-person instruction, often in both English and Spanish.
For self-paced instructional videos in English or Spanish, visit Video Resources and Tutorials.
Filter the events below (by month, location, etc.):
Basic Recordkeeping
Gain a solid foundation on what records should be kept, how long to keep them, and what details are most important. Find out what should be reflected on your receipts? You’ll discover how good recordkeeping will reduce your fear of audit and improve your business operation.
| Date | Location | Registration Link | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, June 18, 2026 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. PDT |
Banning Chamber of Commerce Office
60 E Ramsey St, STE C Banning, CA 92220 |
Register Online | English |
| Wednesday, June 24, 2026 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. PDT |
Menifee Webinar via Microsoft Teams | Register Online | English |
Basic Sales & Use Tax
Gain an understanding of sales and use tax, district tax, taxable and nontaxable labor, as well as foreign and interstate taxability. Learn if you need a seller’s permit and how to use a resale certificate. Discover exemptions and deductions which may be available to you. Determine how AB 147 and the Market Place Facilitator Act affects your business.
| Date | Location | Registration Link | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, May 6, 2026 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. PDT |
Online Webinar via Microsoft Teams | Register Online | English |
| Friday, May 22, 2026 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT |
Online Webinar Via Microsoft Teams | Register Online | English |
| Wednesday, June 3, 2026 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. PDT |
Online Webinar via Microsoft Teams | Register Online | English |
| Friday, June 19, 2026 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT |
Online Via Microsoft Teams | Register Online | English |
Basic Sales & Use Tax AND Tax Return Preparation (combined)
Gain an understanding of sales and use tax, district tax, taxable and nontaxable labor, as well as foreign and interstate taxability. Discover exemptions and deductions which may be available to you. Determine how AB 147 and the Market Place Facilitator Act affects your business. Then, get step-by-step instructions on how to file a Sales and Use Tax return electronically using our new online services system.
| Date | Location | Registration Link | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, April 28, 2026 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. PDT |
Online Webinar via Microsoft Teams | Register Online | English |
| Tuesday, May 12, 2026 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. PDT |
Online Webinar via Microsoft Teams | Register Online | English |
Food Industry
Restaurants, Convenience Stores, Food Trucks, Caterers – don’t miss this special webinar from the CDTFA! Learn how to navigate the complex menu of what foods are taxable and non-taxable, the “80/80 Rule,” and combo meals. Understand the law regarding employee meals, gratuities, catering and coupons. All that and more in this special webinar created just for you.
| Date | Location | Registration Link | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, May 6, 2026 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. PDT |
Online Webinar via Microsoft Teams | Register Online | English |
| Wednesday, June 3, 2026 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. PDT |
Online Webinar via Microsoft Teams | Register Online | English |
Internet and Home-Based Businesses
Many owners are surprised to find no blanket exemption for their Internet and home-based businesses. Learn how the recent Wayfair decision and marketplace facilitator rules have affected your online sales. Determine if you need a seller’s permit or are simply a qualified purchaser or 6015 retailer. Discover when district tax is applicable and how to sell items “tax included.” Consignment sales and drop shipping are also part of this informative presentation.
| Date | Location | Registration Link | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, May 21, 2026 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. PDT |
Banning Chamber of Commerce Office
60 East Ramsey Street, Suite C Banning, CA 92220 |
Register Online | English |
Manufacturing and Research & Development Equipment Exemption
A no-nonsense incentive offering California manufacturers and research & development firms a sales tax break on their equipment purchases. See who and what qualifies, and the simplified paperwork. Everything from repair parts to full manufacturing plants. This savings is also available to contractors and sub-contractors working for a manufacturer, as well as electric power generating companies.
| Date | Location | Registration Link | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, May 7, 2026 1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. PDT |
Online Webinar via Microsoft Teams | Register Online | English |
Sales and Use Tax for Nonprofit Organizations
Many are surprised to learn that there is no blanket exemption and that a sellers’ permit is required for most nonprofits. Get the rules that apply to your particular 501(c)(3), religious, youth, veteran, school, fraternal or other charitable organization. You’ll receive instruction on holding that spaghetti dinner or pancake breakfast, selling gift baskets, conducting raffles, and other taxable fund raisers.
| Date | Location | Registration Link | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, May 13, 2026 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. PDT |
Online Webinar via Microsoft Teams | Register Online | English |
Partial Tax Exemptions for the Agriculture Industry
Harvest considerable savings as we teach you how to cultivate tax exemptions on farm equipment, machinery, and diesel fuel. Learn who qualifies, what equipment is covered, and how it must be used. You could reap the savings on repair parts, solar facilities, dairy equipment, poultry and egg production, and even certain agricultural and horticultural buildings.
| Date | Location | Registration Link | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, May 19, 2026 1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. PDT |
Online Webinar via Microsoft Teams | Register Online | English |
Sales and Use Tax for Construction Contractors
Construction contractors and subcontractors can build a firm foundation of sales and use tax as it applies to your building projects. We'll frame the tax differences between Lump Sum, Time and Material, and Cost-Plus-A-Fee contracts. Then we'll assemble tax implications of materials, fixtures, machinery, and equipment as well as nailing down charges for fabrication and repair labor.
| Date | Location | Registration Link | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, April 30, 2026 2:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. PDT |
Online Webinar via Microsoft Teams | Register Online | English |
Sales Tax Return Preparation
Get step-by-step instructions on how to file your Sales and Use Tax return electronically using our new online services system. Learn how to pay use tax, figure out deductions, and calculate district tax when it’s applicable to your sales. You’ll finish with the know-how to file your sales and use tax return completely online!
| Date | Location | Registration Link | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, May 6, 2026 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. PDT |
Online Webinar via Microsoft Teams | Register Online | English |
| Miércoles, 20 de mayo de 2026 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. PDT |
online | Regístrese en línea | Español |