Education and outreach
What we do
We provide both in-person and virtual presentations. We present our in-person topics to groups of at least 25 or more including community groups, tax professionals, government and nonprofit organizations who seek to learn more about tax-related issues.
Event calendar
View our calendar for public events that may interest you.
Tax News
Tax News is our monthly online publication to educate and inform tax professionals, taxpayers, and business owners.
Subscribe to get monthly updates on tax laws, policies and procedures, as well as events that may impact or provide you with valuable information.
Small business
Our liaison provides information and resources involving:
- Forms of ownership
- Filing information
- Contacts within our department or other agencies.
Schedule a speaker
We take pride in educating our taxpayer community and provide no more than two-hour presentations on tax-related issues and small business. We request that you provide us at least 30-days advance notice.
- Request a speaker
- EducationandOutreach@ftb.ca.gov
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To request a speaker, please include the following information in your email:
- Name
- Phone number
- Organization
- Event’s organizer, name, date, location and address, time, and speaker’s time
- Requested topic(s)
- Number of attendees
- Materials/biography deadlines
- Special requirements
Helpful Resources
General
- California Franchise Tax Board Information Directory
- Customer Service Wait Times
- MyFTB Account
- Notices/Letters Page
- Report a Systemic Issue
Individuals/Businesses
- Audit/Protest/Appeals
- California Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights
- CalEITC
- Free Tax Help
- FTB 1016, Real Estate Withholding Guide
- General CA Withholding
- How to Select an Income Tax Preparer
- MyFTB Handout BE/Individuals
- Quick Reference Guide for California Real Estate Withholding
- Real Estate Withholding
- Understanding CA Taxes