Cannabis Business Tax Payments

Payment Options

There are several options available to taxpayers for making cannabis business tax payments.

1. Online Payment
2. Pay In Person
3. Mail Your Payment

On-line (Internet) Payments

• Payments may be made through the internet using e-check.
  *All payments processed on-line will be assessed a service fee. See below for fee schedule.

• *Service Fees

Service Fees apply for on-line payments. All service fees are assessed by our vendor, not the County of Monterey. 

Note: You will need your cannabis business tax return or quarterly statement.  It displays the six-digit CTID and your six-digit Web PIN that you will need to complete the on-line transaction in the upper right corner. 

• The Treasurer-Tax Collector's Office does not guarantee uninterrupted availability of the websites. The taxpayer is responsible for delinquent fees and penalties resulting from such unavailability. It is recommended to pay your taxes early.

• Outdated web browsers may encounter problems accessing certain pages from this website and may be susceptible to security vulnerabilities. It is recommended that the most recent web browser version be used.

•  To make an on-line payment:

1. If you are submitting a quarterly tax return, select “CBT Gross Receipt” 
2. If you are paying a quarterly cultivation or nursery balance, select "CULT/NURS Payment.”
3. You will need your cannabis business tax return form or your quarterly statement.  It displays the six-digit CTID and your six-digit Web PIN that you will need to complete the on-line transaction in the upper right corner.
4. Follow the instructions on the page to complete your payment.  Service fees will be disclosed after you complete the required fields for payment type.  (You have the option to cancel payment at any time prior to the final approval.)
5. Please print a copy of the confirmation number you receive when completing the payment. This number is your proof of payment.

In Person

Monterey County Treasurer - Tax Collector’s Office
168 W. Alisal Street – 1st Floor
Salinas, CA 93901 

• Cash payments require an appointment.
• Payments at the counter may be made by check, cashier’s check, and money orders. All checks should be made payable to: Monterey County Tax Collector. Please indicate the CTID on the memo line of the check.
• Credit/Debit cards are not accepted for cannabis business tax payments.
• In addition, a drop box is available in our lobby for taxpayers who don’t have time to wait in line. Please do not leave cash in the dropbox.
  

DIRECTIONS TO OUR OFFICE
Click here for directions to the Tax Collector’s office.

By Mail

Monterey County Treasurer - Tax Collector’s Office
Attention: Cannabis Business Tax
P.O. Box 891
Salinas, CA 93902-0891

• Checks should be made payable to: Monterey County Tax Collector.

  Please indicate the CTID on the memo line of the check. Only checks, cashier’s checks and money orders should be mailed. Do not mail cash.

• Please be aware of the importance of postmarks when sending your payments through the mail. Payments must be received by the due date.

Last Update: December 10, 2021