SACRAMENTO – The state Board of Equalization (BOE) has announced the creation of two new Web applications to enable users to access BOE information from the convenience of their mobile devices.

"The explosion in the number of handheld mobile devices being used today means that people are constantly connecting to and searching for information. These new Web applications enable taxpayers to access BOE information in a way that's most convenient for them. We continue to use technology to connect and serve our taxpayers, whether it's by offering free efiling or creating new mobile applications," said Chair Betty T. Yee.

BOE has created two new Web applications accessible from the BOE Web site at www.boe.ca.gov.

These applications are tailored for mobile devices such as smart phones. By clicking on the cell phone icon (), mobile users can find the closest BOE office or verify a permit.

When looking for a BOE office, with one easy click you can find the location on a map or give them a call.

To verify a permit, simply type in the permit number and with a push of a button find out if the permit is valid.

These Web applications do not require taxpayers to download them to their phone, they simply provide a tailored interface for free access to BOE information using the device's Web browser.

From a list of options on the web applications menu, you can also access the California Tax Service Center, a portal that conveniently places information from all tax agencies relevant to California taxpayers in one location.

This is the first wave of applications BOE is rolling out. BOE hopes to continue to expand options for taxpayers to easily and conveniently obtain useful information from their mobile devices.

There are other useful mobile applications on the California Web site at www.ca.gov.

The five-member California State Board of Equalization is a publicly elected tax board. The BOE collects more than $53 billion annually in taxes and fees supporting state and local government services. It hears business tax appeals, acts as the appellate body for franchise and personal income tax appeals, and serves a significant role in the assessment and administration of property taxes.

For more information on other taxes and fees in California, visit www.taxes.ca.gov.