California Business Portal

Establishing Your Business in California

Tax Information

Corporate Taxes

Business Tax Information
Read information on taxes that apply to businesses, access detailed instructions, download forms or file your taxes electronically.

General Partnerships
Access information and download California tax forms for General Partnerships.

Limited Partnerships
Access information and download California tax forms for Limited Partnerships.

Limited Liability Partnerships
Access information and download California tax forms for Limited Liability Partnerships.

Limited Liability Companies
Access information and download California tax forms for Limited Liability Companies.

Federal Tax Information from the IRS
Learn all about the types of taxes for different kinds of businesses, from corporations to sole proprietorship. Print or download IRS publications, and file your taxes online.

Employment Taxes

Payroll Tax Information
Find information that will help employers understand the employment tax program.

Payroll Tax Forms
Download or request the payroll tax forms you need.

Employment Tax Seminars
Access information on tax seminars for employers, including seminar overviews, dates and locations. The California Employment Development Department offers tax seminars to help employers comply with State employment tax laws.

State Forms & Publications on Employment Issues and Taxes
Many State forms and publications on employment issues and taxes are available online.

Federal Tax Requirements for Businesses
For information on federal filing requirements, contact the federal Internal Revenue Service.

Personal Income Taxes

California Tax Information
Get the information you need to understand California individual taxes.

Tax Information from the IRS
Get answers from the IRS about exemptions and learning how to estimate tax liability.

Sales, Property, and Use Taxes

Sales & Use, Property and Special Taxes
Access information on programs, instructions and forms for filing these taxes.

Tax Assistance

Tax Help for Businesses and Individuals
Find the tax information you need from state and federal tax agencies. Link to useful web sites, locate local offices, assistance programs, and toll free numbers to help answer your tax questions.

Payroll Tax Seminars
Take a seminar offered by the Employment Development Department's Tax Offices. These seminars are designed to help employers comply with California payroll tax laws.