California Department of Tax and Fee Administration

California Department of Tax and Fee Administration The CDTFA’s mission is to make life better for Californians by fairly and efficiently collecting tax

05/30/2026

The latest We Are CDTFA video features our Facilities, Leasing, and Planning Section (FLAPS)! This team keeps CDTFA’s state-owned and leased spaces well-maintained and thoughtfully designed, ensuring every program has the space it needs to work efficiently and effectively. https://cdtfa.ca.gov/jobs/

Are you in the Restaurant Industry? Three tips to help your small business: Dine-in or to-go? Combination packages, disc...
05/29/2026

Are you in the Restaurant Industry? Three tips to help your small business:

Dine-in or to-go? Combination packages, discounts, online ordering services, or tips? Know what’s taxable!
What’s the 80/80 Rule, and how does it apply?
Keep accurate records to help document your sales.

Learn more in our Industry Guide for Restaurant Owners: https://www.cdtfa.ca.gov/industry/restaurant-owners/

05/29/2026

Not sure how to print your California seller’s permit? This video shows you exactly where to go and what to click. Easy, fast, and made for busy business owners.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTuW7dl3U7A

05/29/2026

Think it’s from CDTFA?
Pause. Verify. Stay Safe. We will never demand immediate payment, initiate communication over social media, or request gift cards or crypto payments. When in doubt, contact us directly at https://cdtfa.ca.gov/contact.htm

CDTFA offers rewarding roles with excellent benefits. Join : https://www.cdtfa.ca.gov/jobs/ If you have questions about...
05/28/2026

CDTFA offers rewarding roles with excellent benefits. Join : https://www.cdtfa.ca.gov/jobs/

If you have questions about the application process and would like to speak to our recruitment team, visit: [email protected]/" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://outlook.office365.com/book/[email protected]/

Open Positions:
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=519403
Business Taxes Representative—FFD 6/9/2026
Under the close supervision of the Business Taxes Administrator (BTA), I, the Business Taxes Representative (BTR), perform tax compliance work which may include assisting license inspections, administrative seizures of cigarette and to***co products, and cannabis products, and gaining compliance of unlicensed businesses. The BTR also prepares appropriate inspection documents and may contribute to seizure reports, may conduct field observations, assist in identifying interrelated fraud schemes, and perform other related duties to ensure compliance with tax laws, including the licensing and reporting requirements.

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=519181
Business Taxes Representative—FFD 6/8/2026
Under the close supervision of a Business Taxes Administrator I, the Business Taxes Representative will learn and perform all aspects of compliance. The Business Taxes Representative conducts reviews and research necessary to resolve issues on tax returns, schedules, and reports; interprets and applies tax law, regulations, and annotations to ensure taxpayer compliance. The actions taken are to be performed in accordance with current tax laws, regulations, policies and procedures.

05/27/2026

CA’s cannabis tax revenue reported from the 1st quarter of 2026 is nearly $248 million, including $143.6 million in cannabis excise tax and $104.3 million in sales tax revenue. More info: https://cdtfa.ca.gov/news/26-04.htm

Question: A couple decides to work as bartenders at weddings and parties. They will not supply any alcohol or other ingr...
05/26/2026

Question: A couple decides to work as bartenders at weddings and parties. They will not supply any alcohol or other ingredients for the drinks. Would this be considered a nontaxable service, or would they need a seller’s permit?

Answer: Persons who serve meals, food, or drinks on the premises of a customer, or on-premises supplied by the customer, are considered “caterers” and, therefore, required to hold a seller’s permit, regardless of whether the customer supplies the food or drinks (Regulation 1603, Taxable sales of food products). As a caterer, their charges for serving the beverages supplied by their customer are taxable. For additional information, see our https://cdtfa.ca.gov/industry/caterers/

Tax tips are a source of basic information that complements our many online publications and guides and are not a substitute for any applicable laws and regulations. If you have tax questions about your business, please contact us.

Address

651 Bannon Street
Sacramento, CA
95811

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+18004007115

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