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Here are official FTB news releases for media outlets for the current and previous year. This webpage is updated when new news releases are published.
Subscribe for updates2024
- October 15 tax filing deadline approaching
- FTB partners with IRS to provide free tax filing for Californians
- Last minute tax tips: What you need to know for April 15 tax deadline
- California grants relief for San Diego flood victims
February 27, 2024
Tax relief for San Diego County residents pursuant to the San Diego County Major Disaster Declaration approved by President Biden on February 19, 2024, and after evaluation of information and circumstances for California, including the IRS postponement of the federal tax filing and payment deadline to June 17, 2024.
- MyFTB Self-Service Options Survey
February 15, 2024
Are you a Tax Professional? We want to hear about your experience using MyFTB, to understand how you feel about the self services available. Even if you do not use MyFTB, you will have the option to tell us why.
- What California taxpayers need to know for the 2024 tax filing season
January 16, 2024
California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) kicked off the 2024 tax filing season by providing taxpayers with important information on cash-back tax credits, disaster loss relief, and the advantages of filing electronically.
The California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) reminded taxpayers today that Tuesday, October 15, 2024, is the deadline for filing 2023 state personal income tax returns to avoid a late filing penalty.
The Franchise Tax Board announced today that it will continue to work with the IRS to offer many California taxpayers the option of a free, secure and simple way to file both their federal and state tax returns using the IRS Direct File and California CalFile services.
California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) today reminded taxpayers that April 15 is the deadline for most Californians to file and pay their 2023 taxes to avoid penalties.
2023
- Due date for California state tax returns and payments moved to November 16, 2023
- State controller Malia M. Cohen is Available for Interviews on Tax Day, October 16
- October 16 tax deadline approaching
- California to Mail Courtesy Notices Related to Winter Storm Filing and Payment Deadline Extension
- IRS announces tax relief for victims of severe winter storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides, and mudslides in California
- Governor Newsom Expands Storm State of Emergency to Four Additional Counties | California Governor
- Franchise Tax Board 2023 tax season begins
- California grants tax relief for those affected by the recent winter storms
January 13, 2023
Sacramento – The state of California has announced tax relief for those impacted by the winter storms in California.
- Governor Newsom announces tax relief for Californians impacted by storms
The California Franchise Tax Board today confirmed that most Californians have until November 16, 2023, to file and pay their tax year 2022 taxes to avoid penalties.
State Controller and Franchise Tax Board (FTB) Chair Malia M. Cohen will be available for interviews about this season’s state tax trends from 7:30 am to 9:00 am on Monday, October 16, 2023, at the Franchise Tax Board in Sacramento.
The California Franchise Tax Board today reminded taxpayers that October 16 is the deadline for most Californians to file and pay their 2022 taxes to avoid penalties.
Sacramento -- The Franchise Tax Board announced it will soon begin mailing Notices of Tax Return Change – Revised Balance (FTB 5818B) as a reminder and courtesy to taxpayers. The notices will be mailed starting the first week in July.
Washington -- Victims of Severe Winter Storms, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides and Mudslides in California that began on Feb. 21, 2023, now have until Aug. 15, 2023, to file various individual and business tax returns and make tax payments, the Internal Revenue Service announced today.
Supporting ongoing storm response and recovery efforts, Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a state of emergency in the counties of Contra Costa, Riverside, San Diego, and Yolo, which join the 47 counties for which the Governor has previously proclaimed a state of emergency since the start of severe winter storms in late February.
Sacramento -- Franchise Tax Board (FTB) kicked off the 2023 tax filing season this month. With the start of the new tax season, FTB is offering Californians tips on avoiding scams, claiming valuable cash-back tax credits, filing a return for free, and calculating state tax deductions for losses incurred from natural disasters.
Sacramento -- Californians impacted by winter storms are now eligible to claim a deduction for a disaster loss and will have more time to file their taxes.