Contact Us - Board of Equalization

For general tax questions, Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., call the Information Center toll-free at 800-400-7115.

If you are calling from outside of the 48 contiguous states, dial 916-445-6362. For the hearing impaired:

TDD: 800-735-2929
Voice: 800-735-2922

For technical questions or comments regarding the website, please complete the Technical inquiry e-mail form.

Email your non-confidential tax questions.

Board of Equalization Offices

For your Sales and Use Tax account, contact your nearest State Board of Equalization Office.
For your Special Tax or Fee account, contact the Environmental Fees Section, Excise Taxes Section or the Fuel Taxes Division.

For Property Taxes, contact the Property Tax Department.

Tax Evasion Hotline

The Tax Evasion Hotline provides an outlet for concerned citizens to report tax evasion. To file a report dial 888-334-3300.

To obtain a Seller's Permit, you can register in person at one of our field offices. Download an application from the Forms and Publications section or call the Information Center at 800-400-7115 and request one. To register for a Fuel Tax, Excise Tax or Environmental Fee program contact the specific division. A list of the tax programs and contact information may be found on our registration page.

Customer Service Survey

The Board of Equalization is committed to providing quality customer service. Please let us know how we're doing by sending us your comments or suggestions on our Customer Service Survey.

Anita Grandrath Gore
Chief, Communications Office
916-327-8988

Tax Practitioners

Hotline A toll-free hotline, 800-401-3661 offers tax practitioners access to a variety of information. Customer service representatives and tax opinion experts are available to answer your questions. Duplicate tax returns, forms, and publications may be requested through automated services 24 hours a day.