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 need to see if I can get appt today at Albany GA Tax Office around 1 to come see y’all. Plz asap. To verify my identity to y’all
  A) I recommend that you call the Albany GA Tax Office at (229) 431-2130 to see if they have any appointments available today at 1pm. You can also try to book an appointment online, but the Albany GA Tax Office website does not have an online appointment booking system. If you are able to book an appointment, be sure to … Read more
• I have a few questions about my taxes
  A) I am happy to answer any questions you have about your taxes. Please keep in mind that I am not a tax professional, and my answers should not be taken as tax advice. If you have specific questions about your tax situation, you should consult with a qualified tax preparer or accountant. Here are some common tax questions that … Read more
• I need help with my W-2 I am from Brockton Massachusetts if somebody can please give me a call it’s about my W-2 from 2020.
  A) I can provide some general guidance on how to obtain a copy of your W-2 from 2020: Remember to keep all your communication and records related to your tax return in a secure place. Also, be cautious about sharing personal information over the phone or online to protect yourself from potential scams. If you have specific questions about your … Read more
• IRS won’t accept last years AGI
  A) If the IRS won’t accept last year’s Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) when you’re trying to e-file your current year’s tax return, there could be a few reasons for this issue: Here are some steps you can take to resolve the issue: a. Paper Filing: If you’re unable to e-file due to AGI issues, you can always print your tax … Read more
• I want to resolve a mistake on the IRS notice regarding my tax return 2022 not filed. It is a mistake as I was NOT living in the US in the year 2022. Neither did I work in the US in the year 2022. I have all the legal documents to prove both my employment and residency outside of the USA. Can I submit these document with your office to resolve the mistake?
  A) Yes, you can submit the documents to the IRS office to resolve the mistake. You can also call the IRS at 844-545-5640 to speak to a representative. The representative can help you make an appointment at your local IRS office. Here are the documents you will need to bring to your appointment: If you are unable to make an … Read more