Get Cdtfa 401-ez, Short Form-sales And Use Tax Return

Completing the CDTFA 401-EZ, Short Form-Sales And Use Tax Return online is a straightforward process that helps businesses report their sales and use tax efficiently. This guide provides step-by-step instructions to ensure you fill out the form accurately and submit it successfully.

Follow the steps to fill out the CDTFA 401-EZ form online

1. Click 'Get Form' button to access the CDTFA 401-EZ online and open it in your preferred editor.
2. Enter your account number in the designated field at the top of the form.
3. For line 1, report the total (gross) sales related to your California business. Include all types of sales.
4. For line 2, enter the purchase price of any merchandise, equipment, or other tangible personal property that was purchased without paying California sales or use tax.
5. For line 3, add the amounts from lines 1 and 2 and write the total on this line.
6. On line 4, report any sales made to other retailers for resale. Ensure valid resale certificates were taken.
7. For line 5, input the total for nontaxable sales of food products intended for human consumption.
8. On line 6, enter the labor charges included in line 1 that are nontaxable, related to repair and installation.
9. For line 7, enter the sales made to the United States government and its agencies if applicable.
10. Line 8 is for reporting sales made in interstate or foreign commerce; list any qualifying sales.
11. If applicable, for line 9, enter the amount of sales tax included in line 1.
12. For line 10, report any other deductions with clear explanations.
13. Add the figures from lines 4 through 10 for line 11 to find the total of exempt transactions.
14. For line 12, subtract the total on line 11 from line 3 to determine taxable transactions.
15. Multiply the amount from line 12 by the applicable tax rate for line 13.
16. If applicable, report any excess tax collected on line 14.
17. Add the amounts on lines 13 and 14 to find the total tax for line 15.
18. Complete line 16 if required to make tax prepayments and enter the appropriate amounts.
19. Subtract line 16 from line 15 to find remaining tax due on line 17.
20. Calculate any applicable penalty for late filing on line 18.
21. Line 19 requires you to compute interest due if payment is delayed past the due date.
22. Add the figures from lines 17, 18, and 19 to get the total amount due on line 20.
23. Finally, review your form to ensure all fields are accurately completed, then save changes, download, print, or share as needed.

Complete your CDTFA 401-EZ form online to simplify your sales and use tax filing process today!