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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.

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2025

  • California provides tax relief for those affected by Los Angeles wildfires
    January 11, 2025

    Governor Gavin Newsom announced that FTB will provide state disaster tax relief for taxpayers and businesses affected by the recent wildfires in Los Angeles.

  • California tax filing season begins
    January 7, 2025

    FTB kicked off the 2025 tax filing season today by providing taxpayers with vital information regarding cash-back tax credits, disaster loss relief, and the advantages of filing and making payments electronically. Taxpayers must pay any taxes owed by April 15 to avoid penalties.

2024

  • October 15 tax filing deadline approaching
    October 14, 2024

    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.

  • FTB partners with IRS to provide free tax filing for Californians
    August 2, 2024

    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.

  • Last minute tax tips: What you need to know for April 15 tax deadline
    April 10, 2024

    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.

  • 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.

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