Property, state and business taxes.
Find your county’s service guide 41 reviewed links · Shasta
County selection Shasta, California
County context for browsing. Agency service areas may differ. Pay property taxes → File or pay state income tax → Sales tax registration and payments → Official Shasta County property-tax instructions and payment options. Follow the county’s instructions for your bill type and review the amount and any payment charges before paying.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence Shasta County tax collector · Shasta County — Tax Collector | Shasta County CA (opens in a new tab)
Current county property-tax service heading or explicitly linked destination; bill type and payment channel are reviewed separately.
Collector - Public Administrator View All Listings Sign up for Electronic BillsTax AuctionPrint/Pay Your BillEmail Our Office PUBLIC BUSINESS AND PHONE HOURS: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. DELINQUENT DATE BUSINESS HOURS: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Important – USPS Postm Agent source review: October 14, 2026 · Snapshot aef749e479a97300
Review taxable goods and California business activity. Seller permits are free, but a security deposit may be required.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence California Department of Tax and Fee Administration · California Department of Tax and Fee Administration — Obtaining a Seller's Permit (opens in a new tab)
Main content — Who must obtain a seller's permit?
Who must obtain a seller's permit? Agent source review: October 16, 2026 · Snapshot 1799f5ee560f3fad
Gather identity, business and sales estimates, then follow official registration instructions. Requirements vary by entity and tax programme.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence California Department of Tax and Fee Administration · California Department of Tax and Fee Administration — Launch service: Sales and use tax permits, licenses, or accounts (opens in a new tab)
Main content — Register for a permit, license, or account
Register for a permit, license, or account Agent source review: October 16, 2026 · Snapshot 0b67cfc17a2a04a2
Use the official address or coordinate map. Check the matched point and the date; city and county boundaries can change.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence California Department of Tax and Fee Administration · California Department of Tax and Fee Administration — public referred entry (opens in a new tab)
Main content — Find a Sales and Use Tax Rate
Find a Sales and Use Tax Rate Agent source review: October 16, 2026 · Snapshot e610ac95c809ad38
Use your assigned filing frequency and account instructions. A return is still required when there are no sales to report.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence California Department of Tax and Fee Administration · California Department of Tax and Fee Administration — File a Return (opens in a new tab)
Main content — File a Return
File a Return Agent source review: October 16, 2026 · Snapshot 7959ed77ec8e6d46
Find bank, card, check and EFT instructions. Card vendor fees and mandatory EFT requirements are separate from tax owed.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence California Department of Tax and Fee Administration · California Department of Tax and Fee Administration — Payments (opens in a new tab)
Main content — Make a Payment
Make a Payment Agent source review: October 16, 2026 · Snapshot b9c9d02560207311
Follow CDTFA payment-plan instructions if you cannot pay the full past-due balance; eligibility and account terms require agency confirmation.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence California Department of Tax and Fee Administration · California Department of Tax and Fee Administration — Payments (opens in a new tab)
Main content — Do you offer payment plans?
Do you offer payment plans? Agent source review: October 16, 2026 · Snapshot b9c9d02560207311
Report address, ownership or partner changes. Stop-business cancellation and buying a business require separate attention.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence California Department of Tax and Fee Administration · California Department of Tax and Fee Administration — Obtaining a Seller's Permit (opens in a new tab)
Main content — Should I tell the CDTFA if I change my business address or mailing address?
Should I tell the CDTFA if I change my business address or mailing address? Agent source review: October 16, 2026 · Snapshot 1799f5ee560f3fad
Browse the 19 published California field-office locations below. Check lunch closures, call ahead about your transaction and follow the cash-payment rules.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence California Department of Tax and Fee Administration · California Department of Tax and Fee Administration — Office Locations (opens in a new tab)
Main content — California Offices
California Offices Agent source review: October 16, 2026 · Snapshot 7ea5b3ff1825666e
Check California residency, income and filing requirements. A return can also claim a refund or eligible credits.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence California Franchise Tax Board · California FTB — Do you need to file? (opens in a new tab)
Main content — Do you need to file?
Do you need to file? Agent source review: October 16, 2026 · Snapshot 3856ffc7af7fa19b
Review accepted tax years and the full qualification checklist. MyFTB is required; federal filing is separate.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence California Franchise Tax Board · California FTB — (opens in a new tab)
Main content — CalFile
CalFile Agent source review: October 16, 2026 · Snapshot b1ed1992239b3e2e
Use the original-return, residency, income and exclusion checklist before starting; not every taxpayer or return qualifies.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence California Franchise Tax Board · California FTB — CalFile qualifications (opens in a new tab)
Main content — CalFile Qualifications 2025
CalFile Qualifications 2025 Agent source review: October 16, 2026 · Snapshot 7cf6531fc633c3de
Choose CalFile, qualifying free help or an approved provider; software terms and eligibility differ.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence California Franchise Tax Board · California FTB — (opens in a new tab)
Main content — e-file
e-file Agent source review: October 16, 2026 · Snapshot ff5c6f0efcc39323
Review explicitly dated 2025-return deadlines, overseas exceptions and 2026 estimated-tax dates.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence California Franchise Tax Board · California FTB — (opens in a new tab)
Main content — Personal income tax
Personal income tax Agent source review: October 16, 2026 · Snapshot 4c38f4766f2a128b
An extension to file does not extend the time to pay. Personal and entity extensions have different conditions.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence California Franchise Tax Board · California FTB — (opens in a new tab)
Main content — Extension to file
Extension to file Agent source review: October 16, 2026 · Snapshot 70806df96615a1c1
Use the correct personal or business payment type and tax year; payment is separate from filing a return.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence California Franchise Tax Board · California FTB — (opens in a new tab)
Main content — Payment options
Payment options Agent source review: October 16, 2026 · Snapshot 7fbf1c8fe883af81
Checking or savings payments are free. Sole proprietors use Personal; some recently registered entities may need another method.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence California Franchise Tax Board · California FTB — web pay (opens in a new tab)
Main content — Pay by bank account (Web Pay)
Pay by bank account (Web Pay) Agent source review: October 16, 2026 · Snapshot 8ce09b8abd6de73d
The external provider charges a percentage service fee; check the payment type and restrictions.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence California Franchise Tax Board · California FTB — Credit card (opens in a new tab)
Main content — Credit card
credit card Agent source review: October 16, 2026 · Snapshot bfb249d8ee100c77
Use the 2026 original instructions for thresholds and special cases. California installments are 30%, 40%, 0%, 30%.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence California Franchise Tax Board · California FTB — (opens in a new tab)
Main content — Estimated tax payments
Estimated tax payments Agent source review: October 16, 2026 · Snapshot 5af81cdd63562bbe
Review amount, filing and repayment conditions, the approval-dependent setup charge and continued interest.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence California Franchise Tax Board · California FTB — Payment plan (opens in a new tab)
Main content — Payment plans
Payment plans Agent source review: October 16, 2026 · Snapshot a75c67ca5f202cc0
Business terms and setup charge differ from personal plans; online availability is limited for some businesses.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence California Franchise Tax Board · California FTB — Payment plan (opens in a new tab)
Main content — Payment plans
Payment plans Agent source review: October 16, 2026 · Snapshot a75c67ca5f202cc0
A one-time 30-day extension to pay a balance in full may be requested; interest continues.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence California Franchise Tax Board · California FTB — Delay your bill payment (opens in a new tab)
Main content — Delay my bill payment
Delay my bill payment Agent source review: October 16, 2026 · Snapshot d8cd7c2eafa7a501
Compare the official hardship routes and contact the correct collections team; approval is not automatic.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence California Franchise Tax Board · California FTB — (opens in a new tab)
Main content — If you cannot pay
If you cannot pay Agent source review: October 16, 2026 · Snapshot fe2d6aa8c936ca3c
Have the exact refund amount and requested identifying details ready on the official site. Prior-year status requires contact.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence California Franchise Tax Board · California FTB — (opens in a new tab)
Main content — Where’s my refund
Where’s my refund Agent source review: October 16, 2026 · Snapshot b9ed4bc922fb21b2
Review deposits, notices, missing checks and debt offsets using the official instructions.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence California Franchise Tax Board · California FTB — (opens in a new tab)
Main content — Help with refunds
Help with refunds Agent source review: October 16, 2026 · Snapshot d0dc97364a392778
Formal and informal claims, limitation periods and appeal routes differ. Review the facts of your specific claim.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence California Franchise Tax Board · California FTB — claim for refund (opens in a new tab)
Main content — Claim for refund
Claim for refund Agent source review: October 16, 2026 · Snapshot 4968a67ebf10d1ce
Review earned income, residency, SSN/ITIN and household conditions; amounts are maximums, not guaranteed awards.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence California Franchise Tax Board · California FTB — Eligibility and credit information (opens in a new tab)
Main content — Check if you qualify for CalEITC
Check if you qualify for CalEITC Agent source review: October 16, 2026 · Snapshot d04ed860c2137c13
Review the under-six child requirement and the special zero/net-negative-earned-income exception.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence California Franchise Tax Board · California FTB — (opens in a new tab)
Main content — Young Child Tax Credit
Young Child Tax Credit Agent source review: October 16, 2026 · Snapshot b233fdd749fd1515
Review age, California foster-care history, CalEITC and verification requirements; the maximum is per qualifying individual.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence California Franchise Tax Board · California FTB — (opens in a new tab)
Main content — Foster Youth Tax Credit
Foster Youth Tax Credit Agent source review: October 16, 2026 · Snapshot 0844a6f3d95bb35a
Review eligibility and use the IRS locator referral while FTB’s locator is under maintenance; confirm site hours directly.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence California Franchise Tax Board · California FTB — (opens in a new tab)
Main content — Get free tax help
Get free tax help Agent source review: October 16, 2026 · Snapshot 34327fa10446160c
Use the official account to view tax information. Registration and activation requirements differ for individuals and representatives.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence California Franchise Tax Board · California FTB — (opens in a new tab)
Main content — MyFTB
MyFTB Agent source review: October 16, 2026 · Snapshot b4d1cb5715c49aba
Check original-return information, activation/PIN deadlines and the dedicated technical-support phone.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence California Franchise Tax Board · California FTB — What you need to register (opens in a new tab)
Main content — MyFTB Help
MyFTB Help Agent source review: October 16, 2026 · Snapshot 927544f3a6d93b9c
Use final forms for the appropriate taxpayer, tax type and tax year. Draft forms and filenames are not effective-date evidence.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence California Franchise Tax Board · California FTB — (opens in a new tab)
Main content — Forms and Publications
Forms and Publications Agent source review: October 16, 2026 · Snapshot 9ca152a9a622cac9
Five actual locations provide appointment links and local phone numbers. Confirm availability before visiting.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence California Franchise Tax Board · California FTB — (opens in a new tab)
Main content — Office locations
Office locations Agent source review: October 16, 2026 · Snapshot 1d8c6d14bd7d7d6c
Choose the return/form and payment purpose. Mailing boxes are not visitor counters.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence California Franchise Tax Board · California FTB — (opens in a new tab)
Main content — Mailing addresses
Mailing addresses Agent source review: October 16, 2026 · Snapshot 0e9829df273a4f87
Choose your actual entity and tax classification. SOS registration and CDTFA sales tax are separate.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence California Franchise Tax Board · California FTB — (opens in a new tab)
Main content — Business
Business Agent source review: October 16, 2026 · Snapshot 0d58fa7f92b8d8ee
Calendar/fiscal year, entity type and payment category affect filing and payment dates; use the official entity-specific instructions.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence California Franchise Tax Board · California FTB — Due dates for businesses (opens in a new tab)
Main content — Due dates
due dates Agent source review: October 16, 2026 · Snapshot a149c96e4f6acbe1
The annual tax and separate California-income fee have distinct vouchers and deadlines. Corporation elections and exceptions need separate review.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence California Franchise Tax Board · California FTB — (opens in a new tab)
Main content — Limited liability company
Limited liability company Agent source review: October 16, 2026 · Snapshot baf293197f9109e5
Follow the Protest By date on the actual notice. A protest, an OTA appeal and a refund claim use different procedures.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence California Franchise Tax Board · California FTB — disagree with a tax decision (opens in a new tab)
Main content — Disagree with an NPA
Disagree with an NPA Agent source review: October 16, 2026 · Snapshot 576ecbfe83bf9c1a
Use the route for the actual notice and stage of the dispute, including ordinary contact and qualified advocate assistance.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence California Franchise Tax Board · California FTB — disagree or resolve an issue (opens in a new tab)
Main content — Disagree or resolve an issue
Disagree or resolve an issue Agent source review: October 16, 2026 · Snapshot 2e5a3ff3857ee093
Review the advocate criteria after ordinary attempts to resolve the issue; this is not a substitute for a timely formal appeal.
Office guide → Source & saved evidence California Franchise Tax Board · California FTB — (opens in a new tab)
Main content — Taxpayer Advocate Services
Taxpayer advocate services Agent source review: October 16, 2026 · Snapshot dcd246030445dcc3
Official state service profiles These 18 profiles are classified under this topic by CA.gov. The county filter above does not establish local eligibility for them. Confirm availability and requirements on the official profile.
Tax and Fee Administration, California Department of · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 26 listed under department 287
Apply for a seller’s permit Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Business and Economic Development, Governor's Office of · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1127 listed under department 237
Business permits and licensing help Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Achieving a Better Life Experience, California · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1182 listed under department 101
CalABLE disability savings account Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Franchise Tax Board · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 33 listed under department 236
Check your tax refund status Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Franchise Tax Board · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1167 listed under department 236
California Earned Income Tax Credit Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Franchise Tax Board · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1168 listed under department 236
CalFile - File return for free Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Franchise Tax Board · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1204 listed under department 236
Create a MyFTB account Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Industrial Relations, Department of · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1208 listed under department 91
Certified Payroll Reporting Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Employment Development Department · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1186 listed under department 229
EDD payroll taxes Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Employment Development Department · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1193 listed under department 229
Enroll in EDD employer services Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Social Services, Department of · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1183 listed under department 178
Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Business and Economic Development, Governor's Office of · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 77 listed under department 237
Find business resources Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Franchise Tax Board · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1227 listed under department 236
File state taxes Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Tax and Fee Administration, California Department of · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 24 listed under department 287
Look up sales tax rates Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Franchise Tax Board · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1166 listed under department 236
Pay your state taxes Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
State of California · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1286 listed under department 317
Recovery services finder Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Franchise Tax Board · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1212 listed under department 236
Tax forms and publications Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a
Franchise Tax Board · Official directory link
Source & saved evidence State of California · California state service profiles (opens in a new tab)
CA.gov service 1181 listed under department 236
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Agent source review: October 13, 2026 · Snapshot 82bb7fdc7a81da6a