California State Income Tax Return Form, e-File, and Government Information

State CA Website and Contacts
State Website http://www.ftb.ca.gov/
Taxpayer Assistance: (800) 852 5711
TTY/TDD: (800) 822 6268
Refund Status: (800) 852 5711 
Refund Status (Automated Response): (800) 338 0505 
Check Refund Status Online: Check Refund Status

State Return Type
Residency Return Type Also Attach Status
Resident Form 540   Available
Resident (Short) Form 540-2EZ   Available
Part-Year Form 540NR   Available
Part-Year (Short) Form 540NRS   Available
Non Residency Form 540NR   Available
Non Residency (Short) Form 540NRS   Available

Special Processing
Type Availability
State-only tax return Supported
Descendent tax return Supported
Return with foreign address Supported

PIN
Availability Type Notes
Supported Self-select 5-digit PIN; Requires prior year AGI information on the original state tax return

Signature Form
Form Name Instructions
FTB 8453-OL Do not mail in FTB 8453-OL. Keep it for your own record.

State CA Amount Owe Payment Option
You have the following options to pay your tax:
  1. Pay by Direct Debit from bank account. You need to make sure your bank supports direct debit.


  2. Mail in a check.
    You need to attach Payment Voucher (Form Form 3582)

    Mail check to:
    FRANCHISE TAX BOARD
    PO BOX 942867
    SACRAMENTO CA 94267-0008

  3. Send e-payment through state website.

State CA Overpayment Option
You have the following options:
  1. Apply your refund amount to next year's tax payment.
  2. Contribute your refund amount to charity.
  3. Receive your refund by check through mail.
  4. Receive your refund by direct deposit to your bank account.

eSmart Tax helped me save time.