Get Cigarette And Tobacco Products Excise Tax Return - California State ...

Filling out the Cigarette And Tobacco Products Excise Tax Return can seem daunting, but it is a necessary process for reporting untaxed cigarettes and tobacco products in California. This guide provides clear, step-by-step instructions to help users navigate the form online with ease.

Follow the steps to complete your tax return online.

1. Click 'Get Form' button to obtain the form and open it in the editor.
2. In the Purchase Information section, enter the brand name of the product, the seller's name, their internet address or phone number, the date you received the items, and the number of cartons of cigarettes purchased or the total cost of other tobacco products.
3. For the Cigarette Tax Calculations, enter the total number of cartons of cigarettes purchased in Line 1. In Line 2, input the tax rate per carton of cigarettes. Calculate the total excise tax due on cigarettes by multiplying Line 1 and Line 2 and enter the result in Line 3.
4. Add the tax amounts from Columns A and B from Line 3 to get the total cigarette tax due, which should be entered in Line 4.
5. If applicable, for Tobacco Products Tax Calculations, enter the total cost of tobacco products (other than cigarettes) in Line 5. Input the tobacco products tax rate in Line 6. Multiply the cost by the rate and record it in Line 7.
6. To find the total excise tax for all products, sum the amounts in Lines 4 and 7 and enter the total in Line 8.
7. If submitting after the due date, calculate a penalty by multiplying Line 8 by 10% and enter it in Line 9. For interest, multiply the tax due by the monthly rate and enter it in Line 10.
8. Finally, calculate the total amount due by adding Lines 8, 9, and 10 and enter it in Line 11.
9. Certify the accuracy of the return by signing, providing your email address, telephone number, and printed name and title.

Take action now and complete your Cigarette And Tobacco Products Excise Tax Return online.