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The Board of Equalization (Board) accepts tax or fee 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.
Participation
All special taxes accounts (includes most environmental fees, excise and fuel tax accounts) whose average monthly tax or fee payments equal or exceed $20,000 are required to participate in the EFT program. Each qualifying account will be notified in writing by the Board of their mandatory EFT status. You must continue to make tax or fee payments electronically for a mandatory EFT account until you are notified in writing of your eligibility to withdraw from the program.
If your organization has more than one account with the Board of Equalization and you are required to make payments by EFT for one of the accounts, you are not required to pay by EFT for your other BOE accounts, unless you have specifically been notified otherwise.
If you are not required to make your tax or fee payments through EFT, you may choose to do so on a voluntarily basis after contacting the Board and completing an Authorization Agreement for Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) (BOE-555-ST) for each special taxes account.
Payment Options
There are two reporting methods for making EFT payments: Automated Clearing House (ACH) debit and ACH credit.
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 have questions or want additional information, please see our list of EFT Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's), refer to Publication 89, Electronic Funds Transfer Information Guide - Special Taxes, or call the appropriate section for your tax or fee program listed below between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Pacific Time, Monday through Friday.
Environmental Fees Section
Address: State Board of Equalization
Environmental Fees Section
P.O. Box 942879
Sacramento, CA 94279-0057
Telephone: 916-322-9534
Fax: 916-327-0859 |
Fuel Industry Section
Address: State Board of Equalization
Fuel Industry Section
P.O. Box 942879
Sacramento, CA 94279-0030
Telephone: 916-322-9669
Fax: 916-323-9352
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Excise Taxes Section
Address: State Board of Equalization
Excise Taxes Section
P.O. Box 942879
Sacramento, CA 94279-0056
Telephone: 916-327-4208
Fax: 916-323-9297
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Electronic Waste Recycling Fee Section
Address: State Board of Equalization
Electronic Waste Recycling Fee Section
P.O. Box 942879
Sacramento, CA 94279-0088
Telephone: 916-341-6906
Fax: 916-341-6951
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