California Sales Tax Login : www.cdtfa.ca.gov/services Login to Pay Tax
The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) can help with your tax filing and payment obligations. If you have a question about how to complete your return, call 1-800-400-7115. The following services make it easier to file your returns and pay your taxes.
If you have an online services profile, log in with your username and password to our secure website to get started.
If you use a Limited Access Code to file returns or make payments in our online services system, and do not currently have an online services profile, please Sign Up Now.
Register for an Online Services Profile
Sign Up Now to begin the enrollment process. You will be prompted to create a username and password. Once your profile is created, depending on your account type and access level, you will have the ability to:
- File or view a return
- Make or view a payment
- Update account information
- File an appeal
- Make a request for relief or request an extension
- Track and obtain correspondence with CDTFA
- Access and manage multiple accounts under one login
- Register a new location
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How do I pay sales tax in California?
The CDTFA offers several methods for paying your sales and use taxes. Payments can be made using Automated Clearing House Debit, Credit Cards, EFT , and by Check or Money Order. For more information on how to make a payment, visit the CDTFA website or call 1-800-400-7115.
State Payroll Tax
As of January 1, 2018, all employers are required to electronically file employment tax returns, wage reports, and payroll tax deposits to the Employment Development Department .
e-Services for Business is a fast, easy, and secure way to manage your employer payroll tax account online at no cost, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. With e-Services for Business you can:
- Register for an employer payroll tax account number.
- File, adjust, and print returns/reports.
- Make payments.
- View and update account information.
- Close or re-open an employer payroll tax account.
- View notices and letters regarding registration, payments, returns, and more.
- File a Report of New Employee(s) (DE 34).
- File a Report of Independent Contractor(s) (DE 542).
Who is required to pay taxes by EFT?
You are required to make payments by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) if:
- Your average monthly sales and use tax liability equals or exceeds $10,000 over a 12-month period.
- Your average monthly Prepaid Mobile Telephony Services (MTS) Surcharge liability equals or exceeds $10,000.
- If you are required to make EFT payments for your sales and use tax account, you are also required to make EFT payments for your prepaid MTS account.
- Your average monthly special taxes and fees liability equals or exceeds $20,000 over a 12-month period.
Who 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
What are my online payment options?
Pay Directly from Your Bank Account
This option allows funds to be electronically withdrawn from your bank account using your bank routing number and your bank account number. There is no fee to use this service.
To make a payment online, visit CDTFA’s Online Services Login Page.
Pay by Credit Card
Please note that a service fee of 2.3% of the transaction amount will be charged by the credit card processing vendor. This service fee is retained by the vendor and is not revenue to the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA). The minimum service fee is $1.00.
Pay by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Payment
Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) is a method for financial institutions to transfer funds from one account to another, eliminating the use of paper checks. Some tax and fee payers are required to pay by EFT.
- Log in to make your EFT payment and file your return in one transaction.
- Third Party Vendor – Initiate a separate EFT payment through the state data collector.
