- The CDTFA manages California’s sales and use, fuel, tobacco, and other taxes
- It collects fees for specific state programs
- As of July 1, 2017, CDTFA took over tasks from the Board of Equalization
- CDTFA performs administrative functions for the Board
- CDTFA reports to the California Government Operations Agency
- The Taxpayer Transparency and Fairness Act of 2017 restructured the State Board of Equalization
- The restructuring created three separate entities for impartiality, equity, and efficiency in tax appeals
- It aims to protect civil service employees and ensure fair tax collection statewide
- It upholds the California Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights
Source: youtube.com
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