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The Board of Equalization (Board) makes it possible to make sales and use tax payments electronically, rather than through the use of paper checks. Known as EFT payments (for "electronic funds transfer"), these payments are made by authorizing a financial institution to transfer money from your bank account to the State's bank account electronically, thus eliminating the use of paper checks. Such payments can be initiated by telephone, PC software, or over the Internet.
If you want additional information, please see our list of EFT Frequently Asked Questions, or refer to Publication 80 - EFT Information Guide.
PARTICIPATION
Effective July 19, 2005 with the passage of Assembly Bill (AB) 139 and beginning with payments due after January 1, 2006, all holders of sales and use tax permits whose average monthly tax payments are $10,000 or more are required to pay their sales and use taxes by EFT. You must continue to make tax payments electronically until you are notified in writing of your eligibility to withdraw from the program.
If you are not required to make sales and use tax payments through EFT, you may voluntarily pay by EFT after contacting the Board and completing an Authorization Agreement for Electronic Funds Transfer form (BOE-555-EFT).
PAYMENT OPTIONS
ACH Debit - ACH debit is an electronic transaction in which you authorize the State to withdraw (debit) funds from your account and deposit them into the Board's account. You initiate the transaction and specify the amount and date of the withdrawal.
ACH Credit - ACH credit is an electronic transaction in which you authorize your financial institution to send (credit) funds to the Board's account.
CONTACT INFORMATION
If you need more help, contact the Board of Equalization, EFT Helpline at 916-327-4229 or by FAX at 916-322-8457. By mail, send your letters to the Board of Equalization, ATTN: EFT Group, P.O. Box 942879, Sacramento, CA 94279-0035.
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