Enroll in e-file program Tax professionals

To automatically enroll in the California e-file Program:

  1. Apply for the IRS Electronic Filing (e-file) Program5. We will receive your account information within 2 weeks after the IRS accepts you into their program.
  2. e-file with us:
    1. Tax preparers: Use your IRS-assigned Electronic Filer Identification Number (EFIN).
    2. Transmitters: Use your IRS-assigned Electronic Transmitter Identification Number (ETIN).
  3. Comply with the guidelines found in the FTB Pub. 13456, Handbook for Authorized e-file Providers.

Links in this document / Enlaces en este documento

  1. https://www.ftb.ca.gov/tax-pros/efile/index.html
  2. https://www.ftb.ca.gov/tax-pros/efile/enroll-in-efile-program.html
  3. https://www.ftb.ca.gov/tax-pros/efile/how-to-efile.html
  4. https://www.ftb.ca.gov/tax-pros/efile/help-with-efile.html
  5. https://www.irs.gov/e-file-providers/become-an-authorized-e-file-provider
  6. https://www.ftb.ca.gov/forms/2024/2024-1345.pdf