How To Claim Tax Exemption From California Board Of Equalization – Boe.ca.gov

The California Board of Equalization is a public agency that is responsible for fee collection and tax administration in California. The California Board of Equalization was created in the year 1879 and has authority over sales and use taxes, special taxes, property taxes and acts as an appellate body for appeal made to the franchise and income tax. The Board of Equalization or BOE is the only tax commission that is publicly elected in America.

By accessing the official website of BOE you can pay use tax or you can claim for an exemption. The process to register at BOE website is a simple process and it can be completed in just a few minutes.

Requirements to claim exemption from California Board of Equalization

• A PC or laptop with a stable and secure internet connection

Detailed Guide:

1. To pay use tax or to claim exemption from California Board of Equalization, go to http://boe.ca.gov/
2. Click on the eServices Tab
3. Scroll down the page and click on ‘Register, Pay Use Tax, or Claim an Exemption’ link
4. In the page displayed, again click on the link  ‘Register, Pay Use Tax, or Claim an Exemption’
5. Select the type of vehicle for which you want to apply for exemption
6. A list of options will be displayed below the option you have selected. Select the preferred option
7. Click on ‘Next’ button to proceed
8. Declaration of Intent will be displayed on screen. Read it carefully and click on ‘Accept’ button
9. A registration form will appear on screen. Enter the following details
   1. First Name
   2. Last Name
   3. Email address
   4. Preferred User Id
   5. Preferred Password
   6. Security question and Answer
   7. Select your relationship to Application and click on ‘Next’ button
   8. In the next step provide ownership information and follow the instruction on screen to complete the process.