Step 8 - Tax Information

There are several agencies in the State of California that administer a variety of taxes. The following is a list of state agencies that can assist you in determining your tax obligations and provide you with information about tax reporting and taxpayer rights:

• The Franchise Tax Board (FTB) administers personal and corporate income and franchise taxes for the State of California. If you have further questions, you can visit the Franchise Tax Board website or call 800-852-5711.
• The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issues federal employer identification numbers and administers federal payroll taxes, including social security, medicare, federal unemployment insurance and federal income tax withholding. For more information, visit the IRS website or call 800-829-1040.
• The Employment Development Department (EDD) issues employer account numbers (sometimes called State Employer Identification Numbers, SEINs, state ID numbers, or reserve account numbers) and administers California’s payroll taxes, including Unemployment Insurance, Employment Training Tax, State Disability Insurance, and California Personal Income Tax Withholding. For more information, visit the Employment Development Department website or call 888-745-3886.

Additional Information

For additional assistance with the tax aspects of your business, you may wish to attend one of the Small Business Fairs sponsored by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, Internal Revenue Service, Franchise Tax Board, and Employment Development Department.

See the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration website for more information.