Resources for Liquor Store Operators and Owners Español
Need to know more? Follow the links below for more information about the topics covered in this guide, as well as other information you might find helpful:
Top Three Resources
- Publication 24, Liquor Stores
- Regulation 1603, Taxable Sales of Food Products
- Audit Manual Chapter 9, Grocers
Related Publications and Regulations
Publications
- Publication 31, Grocery Stores
- Publication 22, Dining and Beverage Industry
- Publication 78, Sales of Cigarettes and Tobacco Products in California
- Publication 152, Cigarette and Tobacco Product Inspections
Regulations
- Regulation 1590, Newspapers and Periodicals
- Regulation 1671.1, Discounts, Coupons, Rebates, and Other Incentives
Related Websites
Other Helpful Resources
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- Videos and How-To Guides — These resources will help you avoid common mistakes, file your tax returns online, and more.
- City and County Tax Rates — A listing of current and historical tax rates.
- Special Notices — CDTFA special notices are issued whenever there is a change in law, tax rates, or CDTFA procedures.
- Special Notice, Proper Use of a Resale Certificate
- CDTFA Online Services — Learn about the online services CDTFA offers.
- Verify a Permit or License — You can use this application to verify a seller's permit, Cigarette and Tobacco product retailer license, eWaste account, or Underground Storage Tank Maintenance Fee Account.
- CDTFA Field Offices — A comprehensive listing of all CDTFA field offices and contact information.
- Get It In Writing! — The Sales and Use Tax Law can be complex, and you are encouraged to put your tax questions in writing.
- Contact Us — A listing of CDTFA contacts for your questions and concerns.
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Guide for Cash Intensive Businesses – An IRS guide that provides insight to issues unique to cash businesses.
- Customer Service Center — You can also call our Customer Service Center at 1-800-400-7115 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday except state holidays to get answers to many of your questions.