How to Make an Online Payment to the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA)

  1. 1

    Go to the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) Website

  2. 2

    Follow the Steps if You Need to Sign up For an Account

    1. Select create username on CDTFA website. 
    2. Select "create my logon"
    3. Click the circle beside " I am the owner of the business".
    4. You should have received a letter in the mail from CDTFA with your security code. If you have your security code select "Yes".
    5.  Enter your ownership information.
    6. Create your log in username, password and secret question.

    For more details on how to set up an account click the following link: How to Set-Up Your Account with California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA)
  3. 3

    Follow the Steps to Log in to Your Account

    1. Click log in to your account. 
    2. Enter your username and password. 
    3. If you do not have an account, you will need to create one. Go back to step 2 to learn how to create an account.
    4. Once you have logged in, you will be able to view your account information.
  4. 4

    Select the “Make a Payment” Option


    Once you have logged in to your account, you will need to select the “Make a Payment” option. This will take you to the page where you can enter the payment details.
  5. 5

    Enter Payment Details


    On the “Make a Payment” page, you will need to enter the payment details. This includes the amount of the payment due, the date the payment is due, and the type of payment (e.g. electronic check, credit card, etc.).
  6. 6

    Confirm the payment details


    After you have entered the payment details, you will need to confirm the payment details. This is to make sure that all of the information is correct. Once you have confirmed the payment details, you can proceed to the next step.
  7. 7

    Submit the payment


    Once you have confirmed the payment details, you can submit the payment. This will initiate the payment process. Depending on the type of payment you have selected, you may need to provide additional information, such as your bank account details or credit card information.
  8. 8

    Receive confirmation


    Once your payment has been submitted, you will receive a confirmation. This confirmation will include the date and time of the payment, as well as any other relevant information. You should keep this confirmation for your records.