Last-Minute Filers--Lookup Table Simplifies Paying Use Tax on Your California Return

April 11, 2015 (Sacramento)—Many Californians are not aware that they owe a use tax. Last year, an estimated $1 billion went uncollected in California use taxes – enough money to pay salaries of 6,000 firefighters, 7,000 police officers, or 11,000 teachers.