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.):
Seminario Basico de Impuestos sobre las Ventas y el Uso
Obtener conocimiento de los impuestos sobre las ventas y uso, impuesto de distrito, impuesto sobre la mano de obra, y impuesto sobre el impuesto sobre las ventas interestatales y exterior. Obtenga información si es necesario obtener un permiso de vendedor y como usar un certificado de reventas. Aprenda como verificar si califica para exenciones y deducciones. Determine como AB147 y el facilitador de mercado afecta su negocio.
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, August 20, 2026 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. PDT |
Online 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, August 13, 2026 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. PDT |
Online Webinar via Microsoft Teams | Register Online | English |
| Tuesday, August 18, 2026 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. PDT |
Online Webinar via Microsoft Teams | Register Online | English |
| Wednesday, August 26, 2026 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. PDT |
Online Webinar 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, August 4, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, August 10, 2026 1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.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, August 6, 2026 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. PDT |
Online Webinar via Microsoft Teams | Register Online | English |
| Wednesday, August 12, 2026 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. PDT |
online | Register Online | English |
Motor Vehicle Dealers
"All dealers must go!" to this huge inventory of tax tips for sellers of automobiles. This full line of topics include: leasing, repossessions, trade-ins, loaners, demonstrators, and consignments. New requirements for the DMV, California Battery and Tire Fees, and interstate commerce exemptions are unveiled. Plus, special situations involving your Native American, foreign, and veteran customers.
| Date | Location | Registration Link | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, August 25, 2026 10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, August 11, 2026 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. PDT |
Banning Chamber of Commerce Office
60 East Ramsey Street, Suite C Banning, CA 92220 |
Register Online | English |
| Wednesday, August 19, 2026 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. PDT |
online | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, August 6, 2026 2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. PDT |
Online Webinar via Microsoft Teams | Register Online | English |
Sales and Use Tax for Auto Repair Shops
Open the hood on your taxability of parts and labor. Get the scoop on tools and supply items, and the rules on invoicing. Learn about use tax and how to complete a resale certificate. We’ll run down the tax implications of sublet repairs and working on vehicles for resale too. Tires, batteries, glass, paint and bodywork are all covered in this specialized class for Auto Repair.
| Date | Location | Registration Link | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, August 27, 2026 2:00 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. PDT |
Online Webinar via Microsoft Teams | Register Online | English |
Sales and Use Tax for Interior Designers and Decorators
Renovate your knowledge of taxes for drapery, reupholstery, and design projects. Get a modern look at invoicing, labor, and the use of subcontractors. Imagine how a clear view of use tax and seller's permits could enhance your space! Let the CDTFA layout all the taxable details in this custom-made presentation.
| Date | Location | Registration Link | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, August 13, 2026 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.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, July 29, 2026 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. PDT |
Online Webinar via Microsoft Teams | Register Online | English |
| Miércoles, 5 de agosto de 2026 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. PDT |
EN LINEA | Regístrese en línea | Español |
| Tuesday, August 18, 2026 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. PDT |
Online Webinar via Microsoft Teams | Register Online | English |
| Thursday, September 3, 2026 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. PDT |
Online Webinar via Microsoft Teams | Register Online | English |
| Wednesday, September 9, 2026 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. PDT |
Online Webinar via Microsoft Teams | Register Online | English |
| Thursday, September 10, 2026 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. PDT |
Online Webinar via Microsoft Teams | Register Online | English |
| Miércoles, 16 de septiembre de 2026 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. PDT |
en linea | Regístrese en línea | Español |
Small Business Seminar (Live Event)
This half day seminar brings together representatives from California's different tax agencies as well as the IRS. Small business owners can learn about compliance issues and get their questions answered. Topics may include avoiding common sales and use tax problems, employee versus independent contractor, forms of ownership, and better business through better records. Learn from California's tax professionals at this all-inclusive event!
| Date | Location | Registration Link | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, August 25, 2026 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT |
Cerritos Library – Skyline Room
18025 Bloomfield Avenue Cerritos, CA 90703 |
Register Online | English |
| Tuesday, September 15, 2026 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT |
Walnut City Council Chamber
21201 La Puente Road Walnut, CA 91789 |
Register Online | English |
Tax Class Day
Two of our most popular classes: Basic Sales & Use Tax and Tax Return Preparation combine for in-person instruction hosted by your local CDTFA office. First, 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 the Market Place Facilitator Act affects your sales. Then, get step-by-step instructions on how to file a Sales and Use Tax return electronically using our online services system.
| Date | Location | Registration Link | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, July 22, 2026 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT |
CDTFA Bakersfield Office
1800 30th Street, Suite 380 Bakersfield, CA 93301-1922 |
Class is full. | English |
| Wednesday, July 22, 2026 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT |
CDTFA Fresno Office
8050 N Palm Ave, Suite 205 Fresno, CA 93711-5510 |
Class is full. | English |
| Wednesday, July 22, 2026 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT |
CDTFA Glendale Office
505 N Brand Blvd., 7th Floor Glendale, CA 91205 |
Class is full. | English |
| Wednesday, July 22, 2026 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT |
CDTFA Oakland Office
1515 Clay Street, Suite 303 Oakland, CA 94612-1432 |
Class is full. | English |
| Wednesday, July 22, 2026 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT |
CDTFA Office
3737 Main Street - 2nd Floor Rm 207 Riverside, CA 92501 |
Class is full. | English |
| Wednesday, July 22, 2026 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT |
CDTFA Rancho Mirage Office
35-900 Bob Hope Drive, Suite 280 Rancho Mirage, CA 92270-1768 |
Class is full. | English |
| Wednesday, July 22, 2026 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT |
CDTFA Santa Rosa Office
50 D Street, Room 230 Santa Rosa, CA 95404-4771 |
Register Online | English |
| Wednesday, July 22, 2026 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT |
Cerritos CDTFA Office
12750 Center Court Drive South, 4th Floor Training Room Cerritos, CA 90703-8594 |
Class is full. | English |
| Wednesday, July 22, 2026 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT |
Diamond Bar CDTFA Office
21680 Gateway Center DR. Suite 200 Diamond Bar, CA 91765 |
Class is full. | English |
| Wednesday, July 22, 2026 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT |
May Lee State Office Complex,
651 Bannon Street, SE Building, RM 276 Sacramento, CA 95811-0299 |
Class is full. | English |
| Wednesday, July 22, 2026 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT |
Redding CDTFA Office
2881 Churn Creek Road, Suite B Redding, CA 96002-1146 |
Class is full. | English |
| Wednesday, July 22, 2026 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PDT |
Ventura CDTFA Office
4820 McGrath Street, 2nd Floor, Suite 260 Ventura, CA 93003-7778 |
Class is full. | English |
Día de Clases sobre Impuestos
Dos de nuestras clases más populares: Impuesto sobre Ventas y Uso Básico y Preparación de Declaraciones de Impuestos se combinan para instrucción presencial organizada por su oficina local de CDTFA. Primero, adquiera un entendimiento del impuesto sobre ventas y uso, impuesto de distrito, mano de obra gravable y no gravable, así como la gravabilidad extranjera e interestatal. Descubra las exenciones y deducciones que pueden estar disponibles para usted. Determine cómo la Ley de Facilitadores del Mercado afecta sus ventas. Luego, reciba instrucciones paso a paso sobre cómo presentar una declaración de Impuesto sobre Ventas y Uso electrónicamente utilizando nuestro sistema de servicios en línea.
| Fecha | Localización | Enlace de Registro | Idioma |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miércoles, 22 de julio de 2026 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. PDT |
Oficina del CDTFA en Bakersfield
1800 30th Street, Suite 380 Bakersfield, CA 93301-1922 |
Regístrese en línea | Español |
| Miércoles, 22 de julio de 2026 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. PDT |
Oficina del CDTFA en Cerritos
12750 Center Court Drive South, 4th Floor Training Room Cerritos, CA 90703-8594 |
Regístrese en línea | Español |
| Miércoles, 22 de julio de 2026 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. PDT |
Oficina del CDTFA en Fresno
8050 N Palm Ave, Suite 205 Fresno, CA 93711-5510 |
Regístrese en línea | Español |
| Miércoles, 22 de julio de 2026 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. PDT |
Oficina del CDTFA en Glendale
505 N Brand Blvd., 7th Floor Glendale, CA 91205 |
Regístrese en línea | Español |
| Miércoles, 22 de julio de 2026 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. PDT |
Oficina del CDTFA en Rancho Mirage
35-900 Bob Hope Drive, Suite 280 Rancho Mirage, CA 92270-1768 |
Regístrese en línea | Español |
| Miércoles, 22 de julio de 2026 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. PDT |
Oficina del CDTFA en Riverside
3737 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Room 207 Riverside, CA 92501 |
Class is full. | Español |
| Miércoles, 22 de julio de 2026 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. PDT |
Oficina del CDTFA en Sacramento
Complejo de Oficinas Estatales May Lee 651 Bannon Street, SE Building, RM 276 Sacramento, CA 95811-0299 |
Regístrese en línea | Español |
| Miércoles, 22 de julio de 2026 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. PDT |
Oficina del CDTFA en Santa Rosa
50 D Street, Room 230 Santa Rosa, CA 95404-4771 |
Regístrese en línea | Español |
What To Expect If You're Audited
Give yourself piece of mind should you be selected for audit. Learn what to expect from your first notification letter through the exit conference. Avoid common errors and hear what records to keep. Discover what might have generated the audit, what an auditor looks for, and what are their forms of analysis. You can even self-assess with our Managed Audit Program.
| Date | Location | Registration Link | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, August 11, 2026 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. PDT |
Online Webinar via Microsoft Teams | Register Online | English |
| Thursday, September 17, 2026 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. PDT |
Online Webinar via Microsoft Teams | Register Online | English |