Is there an office at SFO for the refund of sales tax?
No. As per the California State Board of Equalization, California does not provide a refund of sales tax paid by foreign travelers who take possession of their purchases in the state. Additional information regarding foreign travelers and sales tax is available from the State Board of Equalization’s “Sales to Residents of Other Countries” fact sheet, or by calling the State Board of Equalization Statewide Information Center at 1-800-400-7115.
