Attention: The deadline to e-file your 2008 return was 10/15/2009, however, you can still use eSmart Tax to prepare, print and mail your 2008 return to the IRS/State for processing

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) 822-5711
Refund Status
(Automated Response):		 (800) 338-0505
Check Refund
Status Online:

https://webapp.ftb.ca.gov/Refund/Login.aspx?Lang=en-us
State Return Type
Residency Return Type Also Attach Status
Resident Form 540   Available
Resident (Short) Form 540-2EZ   Available
Part-Year Form 540-NR   Available
Part-Year (Short) Form 540-NRS   Available
Non Residency Form 540-NR   Available
Non Residency (Short) Form 540-NRS   Available
Special Processing
Type Availability
State-only tax return Supported
Decedent 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.
Exclusion for e-file
Form Type Description
AZ-140A eSMARTtax does not support this form.
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.
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