California FTB April 15 Tax Deadline 2026: Free Filing & Credits
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California FTB April 15 Tax Deadline 2026: Free Filing & Credits

What do Californians need to know before the FTB April 15 tax deadline? The California Franchise Tax Board has set April 15 as the 2026 filing deadline for most taxpayers. Free CalFile e-filing, CalEITC credits up to $3,756, payment plans, and one-time penalty abatement are all available to help you meet this important date. The…

California FTB Tax Updates 2026: New Laws, PTE Changes & Filing Tips
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California FTB Tax Updates 2026: New Laws, PTE Changes & Filing Tips

What are the California FTB 2026 tax updates? The California FTB 2026 tax updates include SB 711’s change to California’s IRC conformity date, new Pass-Through Entity (PTE) elective tax add-back rules, an expanded California Competes Tax Credit, and a new online tool to verify submitted tax returns — all detailed in FTB’s March 2026 Tax…

California New 12-Digit Business Entity ID: What It Means for FTB Filings 2026
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California New 12-Digit Business Entity ID: What It Means for FTB Filings 2026

What is California’s new 12-digit business entity ID number? Since 2025, the California Secretary of State has been issuing a new California business entity ID number in a 12-digit alphanumeric format to newly formed corporations, LLCs, and limited partnerships. When using FTB Web Pay or tax preparation software, you must enter only the numeric digits…

California FTB Tax News April 2026: Disaster Forms, Bulk Sales & New Tools

California FTB Tax News April 2026: Disaster Forms, Bulk Sales & New Tools

What’s new from the California Franchise Tax Board this spring? The latest California FTB tax news 2026 covers critical updates: new guidance on disaster postponement forms 3872 and 5805, a renamed bulk sales clearance certificate, a new online Schedule R Verification tool, updated Secretary of State entity IDs, and April 15 extended contact center hours….

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2026 California Tax Guide: Critical FTB Updates You Can’t Miss

  How will the February 2026 California tax updates affect your filing? From critical shifts in the Statute of Limitations for disaster relief to brand-new alimony reporting rules under SB 711, this guide breaks down everything you need to navigate the 2026 tax season smoothly. Hey there, fellow Californian! If you’re like me, seeing a…