File directly with us — for free.

Use CalFile to e-file your state tax return directly to the Franchise Tax Board. Get real-time confirmation and the fastest refund possible. And best of all, it’s free.

Benefits Quick - Takes about 15 to 30 minutes to complete.

- Takes about 15 to 30 minutes to complete. Easy - Simple step-by-step process, save and come back anytime.

- Simple step-by-step process, save and come back anytime. Fast refund - Fastest refund possible using direct deposit.

- Fastest refund possible using direct deposit. Safe and Secure - File directly with us on our secure servers. Instant confirmation assures your return was received.

- File directly with us on our secure servers. Instant confirmation assures your return was received. Free - CalFile is completely free. Testimonies I like it. It is very easy to use.

All of the above, fast and easy, love it!

Calculations are done by FTB so no math errors.

You can only CalFile for the 2017, 2018, and 2019 tax years

To begin CalFile, create a MyFTB account:

You must have a MyFTB account to use CalFile. You can create a basic or full-access account.

CalFile Today with a MyFTB basic account Use CalFile only

Cannot access all MyFTB services

Upgrade to a full MyFTB account anytime CalFile Later with a MyFTB full-access account Use CalFile and all MyFTB services

For security, you must wait a few days for a PIN Already Registered Log in to MyFTB to use CalFile

Tax Professionals

Tax Professionals should create a full-access MyFTB account.