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Filing your taxes
CalFile - File return for free
Franchise Tax Board
E-file your state tax return directly to the Franchise Tax Board for free. Get real-time confirmation and the fastest refund possible. Learn more about CalFile - File return for free.
Go to CalFile - File return for free serviceCalifornia Earned Income Tax Credit
Franchise Tax Board
The California Earned Income Tax Credit offers support for low-income, working Californians. See if you qualify. Learn more about California Earned Income Tax Credit.
Go to California Earned Income Tax Credit serviceCheck your tax refund status
Franchise Tax Board
Check your state tax refund status. Refunds filed online take up to 3 weeks. Learn more about Check your tax refund status.
Go to Check your tax refund status serviceCreate a MyFTB account
Franchise Tax Board
MyFTB gives individuals, business representatives, and tax professionals access to tax account information and services. You can make payments and more. Learn more about Create a MyFTB account.
Go to Create a MyFTB account serviceEarned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Department of Social Services
See if you qualify for the federal Earned Income Tax Credit. Find charts, information and resources on the EITC. Learn more about Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).
Go to Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) serviceFile state taxes
Franchise Tax Board
File your California state income tax return. E-file online for free or mail paper forms. Get your refund faster with electronic filing. Learn more about File state taxes.
Go to File state taxes serviceFind an EDD field office
Employment Development Department
Find an EDD office near you. Get in person help with unemployment insurance, disability insurance, and tax assistance programs. Learn more about Find an EDD field office.
Go to Find an EDD field office servicePay your state taxes
Franchise Tax Board
Pay your state taxes online with a bank account, credit card, set up a payment plan, or other payment options. Learn more about Pay your state taxes.
Go to Pay your state taxes serviceTax forms and publications
Franchise Tax Board
Find California tax forms, instructions, and publications. Learn more about Tax forms and publications.
Go to Tax forms and publications serviceVolunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
Franchise Tax Board
Get free tax help through VITA. Volunteers help people with low to moderate income file tax returns. Find a site near you during tax season. Learn more about Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA).
Go to Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) serviceFor businesses
Apply for a seller’s permit
California Department of Tax and Fee Administration
Apply for a seller’s permit to collect California sales tax. You need a permit if your business sells goods. Learn more about Apply for a seller’s permit.
Go to Apply for a seller’s permit serviceCertified Payroll Reporting
Department of Industrial Relations
Submit certified payroll records for California public works projects. Learn more about Certified Payroll Reporting.
Go to Certified Payroll Reporting serviceCreate a MyFTB account
Franchise Tax Board
MyFTB gives individuals, business representatives, and tax professionals access to tax account information and services. You can make payments and more. Learn more about Create a MyFTB account.
Go to Create a MyFTB account serviceEDD payroll taxes
Employment Development Department
Access your accounts, tax forms and training for your filing needs. Find important links and resources on paying your California payroll taxes. Learn more about EDD payroll taxes.
Go to EDD payroll taxes serviceEnroll in EDD employer services
Employment Development Department
Employers can manage claims related to their business. This includes payroll tax accounts and unemployment claims. Learn more about Enroll in EDD employer services.
Go to Enroll in EDD employer services serviceFind business resources
Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development
Find resources to start or grow your business. Get help with permits, licenses, registration, and compliance. Learn more about Find business resources.
Go to Find business resources serviceGet copies of business entity documents
Secretary of State
Order copies of business records and filing documents from the Secretary of State. Learn more about Get copies of business entity documents.
Go to Get copies of business entity documents serviceLook up sales tax rates
California Department of Tax and Fee Administration
You can find any current sales tax rate by searching a specific California address or city. Learn more about Look up sales tax rates.
Go to Look up sales tax rates serviceSales and use tax permits, licenses, or accounts
California Department of Tax and Fee Administration
Register to access sales and use tax permits, seller's permits, or business accounts. This offers a quick registration process for sales and use tax. Learn more about Sales and use tax permits, licenses, or accounts.
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