File online File your California tax return electronically (e-file)

Filing online (e-file) is a secure, accurate, fast, and easy option to file your tax return.

Free options

• Cash App Taxes
• FreeTaxUSA Free File
• OLT.com
• IRS Federal Free File

Other options (may charge a fee)

• 1040now.net
• express1040.com
• eztaxreturn.com
• fileyourtaxes.com
• free1040taxreturn.com
• freetaxusa.com
• olt.com
• taxact.com
• taxhawk.com
• taxslayer.com
• turbotax.com

Find an authorized e-file provider

Find an authorized e-file provider near you.

Free e-file help

If you have limited income and/or are over the age of 60, you may get free help e-filing your tax return through the Voluntary Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) program.