Step 4 - File your tax and employer identification documents

Step 4

Business Programs Division
Tax Information

Several agencies in the State of California administer a variety of taxes. While other state and local agencies may issue permits and assess fees or 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.

For additional assistance with the tax aspects of your business, you may wish to attend one of the Small Business Fairs sponsored by:
1. The State Board of Equalization
2. Internal Revenue Service
3. Franchise Tax Board
4. Employment Development Department.

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 contact the Franchise Tax Board from inside the United States at (800) 852-5711 or from outside the United States at (916) 845-6500 (not toll-free) and select option 5 for operator assistance.

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.
http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/index.html

The State Board of Equalization (BOE) issues seller's permits and is responsible for the administration and collection of the states sales and use, fuel, alcohol, tobacco, and other special taxes and fees. The BOE plays a significant role in California property tax assessment and administration. The BOE also acts as the appellate body for franchise and personal income tax appeals. For more information, call 1-800-400-7115. http://www.boe.ca.gov/

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.
http://www.edd.ca.gov/taxind.htm