California CDTFA Releases Revised CDTFA-401-EZ, Short Form - Sales and Use Tax Return, With Instructions

The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) May 1 released revised CDTFA-401-EZ, Short Form - Sales and Use Tax Return, with line-by-line instructions for the preparation of the return. The instructions include: 1) taxpayers can file the return online; 2) the CDTFA accepts payments by credit cards; 3) taxpayers must always write their account number on the check or money order; and 4) taxpayers can mail the return and payment in the envelope provided, making sure the CDTFA’s address shows through the window. The line-by-line instructions include information on reporting nontaxable and exempt sales. [Cal. Dep’t of Tax ...