CA use tax

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how do I know if anything is owed

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California's sales tax generally applies to the sale of merchandise, including vehicles, in the state. California's use tax applies to the use, storage, or other consumption of those same kinds of items in the state.

Generally, if sales tax would apply when you buy physical merchandise in California, use tax applies when you make a similar purchase without tax from a business located outside the state.

For these purchases, the buyer is required to pay use tax separately.

If you made purchases for a business use and may owe tax, click on the For Business Use tab for more information and payment options.

If you made purchases for your personal use and may owe tax, click on the For Personal Use tab for more information and payment options. Watch this video for more information about use tax:

California Use Tax Information