California Tax Office Phone Numbers and Information
Federal Income and Payroll Tax (Internal Revenue Service)
- Customer service telephone numbers:
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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 93301El Centro EDD, BOE 1550 West Main Street
El Centro CA 92243-2105Oakland FTB, BOE 1515 Clay Street
Oakland CA 94612-1432Sacramento FTB, EDD, BOE 3321 Power Inn Road
Sacramento CA 95826Santa Rosa EDD, BOE 50 D Street
Santa Rosa CA 95404-4791Ventura EDD, BOE 4820 McGrath Street
Ventura CA 93003
- Need to change where my direct deposit goesA) Changing your direct deposit is fairly straightforward. Here’s how to get it done: Here are some additional tips:
- I’m wondering what if u didn’t get no stimulus check during the time they was giving it out how can I claim that?A) While the official distribution of stimulus checks has ended, you can still claim the missing amount as a tax credit on your tax return. Here’s how: Which tax return to file: How to claim the credit: Additional tips:
- Did only certain N,Y, State residents receive a check in 2023 to help with their taxes?A) In 2023, there were actually two separate programs in New York State that distributed one-time payments to residents, but neither was specifically intended to “help with their taxes.” These programs were: 1. 2022-2023 New York State Tax Relief Credit: This was a refundable tax credit applied to your 2022 New York State income tax return, not a separate check.… Read more: Did only certain N,Y, State residents receive a check in 2023 to help with their taxes?
- Are the paper copies of this year’s state tax booklet out yet? Are they available at the Eugene, Oregon office at Valley River Drive? If so, what days and hours is the office open for an out of town resident to pick one up? It was so much more convenient when there were booklets available at the local post office.A) Unfortunately, I cannot definitively say whether the paper copies of this year’s Oregon state tax booklet are available at the Eugene, Oregon office on Valley River Drive. The availability of paper tax booklets varies by state and can change throughout the tax season. However, I can help you find out for sure. Here are two options: It’s understandable that… Read more: Are the paper copies of this year’s state tax booklet out yet? Are they available at the Eugene, Oregon office at Valley River Drive? If so, what days and hours is the office open for an out of town resident to pick one up? It was so much more convenient when there were booklets available at the local post office.
- Needing to make an appointment to setup new IRS payment arrangement. Lost my job need to asapA) I understand your situation and the urgency of setting up a new IRS payment plan due to job loss. While scheduling an appointment is often recommended, there are several ways to expedite your process: Option 1: Online Payment Agreement Application: Option 2: Phone Hotline: Option 3: Local Taxpayer Assistance Center (TAC): Additional tips: Remember, the IRS is generally willing… Read more: Needing to make an appointment to setup new IRS payment arrangement. Lost my job need to asap