California Tax Office Phone Numbers and Information

Federal Income and Payroll Tax (Internal Revenue Service)

• Customer service telephone numbers:

• Tax Forms	(800) 829-3676
  Refund/Tax information	(800) 829-4477
  General information	(800) 829-1040
  Employer Identification Number (EIN)	(866) 816-2065
  Faxback	(703) 368-9694

• State Income Tax (Franchise Tax Board)

• Mailing addresses: To find out where to send an income tax return,
• General correspondence:Franchise Tax Board
  P.O. Box 942840
• Sacramento CA 94240-0040 Customer service telephone numbers:
  

  Tax information/Refund/Forms	(800) 338-0505
  Other assistance	(800) 852-5711
  Out of U.S. (not toll free)	(916) 845-6500

• Small Business Liaison:
  

  Telephone (not toll free)

  (916) 845-4669

State Payroll Tax (Employment Development Department)

• Mailing address:Employment Development Department
  PO Box 826880
  Sacramento CA 94280-0001
• Customer service telephone numbers:
  

  Toll free number	(888) 745-3886
  TDD service

Sales & Use Tax, and Other Taxes & Fees (Board Of Equalization)

• Mailing address:State Board of Equalization
  P.O. Box 942879
  Sacramento CA 94279-0001
• Customer service telephone numbers: Representatives are available to assist you Monday through Friday, except State holidays, from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  

  Toll free number	(800) 400-7115
  TDD service from TDD phones	(800) 735-2929
  TDD service from voice phones	(800) 735-2922
  Faxback: Call the Information Center	(800) 400-7115
  Seller’s permit number verification	(888) 225-5263

Joint Agency Offices

• You can visit our joint State Taxpayer Service Centers, now available throughout California. These service centers represent more than one tax agency at each location. And if you are a new business owner, you may obtain the California tax information you need to start and operate your business. The walk-in Taxpayer Service Centers are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  

  City	Agencies at This Location	Address
  Bakersfield	EDD, BOE	1800 30th Street Bakersfield CA 93301
  El Centro	EDD, BOE	1550 West Main Street El Centro CA 92243-2105
  Oakland	FTB, BOE	1515 Clay Street Oakland CA 94612-1432
  Sacramento	FTB, EDD, BOE	3321 Power Inn Road Sacramento CA 95826
  Santa Rosa	EDD, BOE	50 D Street Santa Rosa CA 95404-4791
  Ventura	EDD, BOE	4820 McGrath Street Ventura CA 93003

• “I’ve received a notice LT36. I can not figure out how to make an appointment to get it settled because I have done my taxes and sent copies 2 times. Please help.”
  Notice LT36 is a letter from the IRS stating that you have an unpaid tax balance. The IRS issues this notice after a taxpayer has been sent a Notice CP504, a Notice of Intent to Levy. The fact that you have sent your tax returns twice and received this notice indicates that the IRS may not have processed your returns… Read more: “I’ve received a notice LT36. I can not figure out how to make an appointment to get it settled because I have done my taxes and sent copies 2 times. Please help.”
• How do I get an appointment at the tax office in Tulsa, OK?
  To get an appointment at the Tulsa office of the Oklahoma Tax Commission, you generally have a few options: Before your appointment, be prepared with: It’s important to note that if you’re looking for assistance with federal taxes (IRS), the IRS also has local Taxpayer Assistance Centers, and you’d need to contact them directly for appointments. The address you provided… Read more: How do I get an appointment at the tax office in Tulsa, OK?
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• How do I get an appointment to speak to a person at Mansfield, OH Tax Office?
  To get an appointment to speak to a person at a tax office in Mansfield, OH, you have a few options depending on whether you need help with state, local, or federal taxes, or if you’re looking for a private tax preparation service. For City of Mansfield Income Tax: For Ohio Department of Taxation (State Taxes): For Federal Taxes (IRS):… Read more: How do I get an appointment to speak to a person at Mansfield, OH Tax Office?
• I need a tax clearance certificate in order to renew my liquor license for 2025/2026. How I would go about obtaining my certificate?
  Obtaining a tax clearance certificate for your liquor license renewal is a common requirement, and the process generally involves demonstrating that you are current on all your state and sometimes local tax obligations. The specific steps and agencies involved can vary by state and even by county/city. Here’s a general guide on how you would go about obtaining your certificate,… Read more: I need a tax clearance certificate in order to renew my liquor license for 2025/2026. How I would go about obtaining my certificate?