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For more information contact:
State Board of Equalization
450 N Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
888-324-2798
800-400-7115
tdd/tty:800-735-2929
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Sales and Use Tax Rate Increases on April 1, 2009
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Sales and Use Tax Rate Increases on April 1, 2009
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Sales and Use Tax Rate Increases on April 1, 2009
Effective April 1, 2009, the state sales and use tax rate increases by 1%. In addition, if you are in a city or county that has a voter approved local district tax rate increase effective on April 1, 2009, your overall tax rate increase will be higher. Please see the Special Notice included in this mailing. The combined statewide and district tax rates that apply as of April 1, 2009, are listed on the reverse side of this notice.
The 1% tax rate increase will expire on either July 1, 2011, or July 1, 2012, depending upon whether the voters approve the proposed Budget Stabilization constitutional amendment in a statewide election to be held on May 19, 2009.
What if I collect tax at the lower tax rate for sales made after April 1, 2009?
If you incorrectly collect sales tax reimbursement or use tax at the lower tax rate after
April 1, 2009, you will still owe the 1% difference.
If a customer purchases merchandise before April 1, 2009, but returns it after that date, what tax rate should I use to refund the tax payment?
You should refund tax based on the rate in effect at the time of the sale (i.e., the amount you collected from the customer).
Taxpayer Information Section
For a current listing of California sales and use tax rates by county and city, please visit our website at www.boe.ca.gov/cgi-bin/rates.cgi. If you have any questions regarding this notice, please call our toll-free number to speak with a Customer Service Representative. Representatives are available weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific time, except state holidays.
Please call:
800-400-7115 TDD/TTY: 800-735-2929
In addition to English, assistance is also available in other languages.
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