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How do I contact California State about my taxes?

Guidance on Reaching California State Tax Authorities

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How do I contact California State about my taxes?

To get assistance with your California state taxes, you have several options to contact the California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) or access tax forms and information.

Online Resources

  • Download Forms and Publications: Visit ftb.ca.gov/forms to download, view, and print California tax forms, instructions, and publications.
  • California Tax Service Center: Access information for BOE, CDTFA, EDD, FTB, and IRS at taxes.ca.gov.
  • Federal Tax Information: For federal forms and publications, visit irs.gov.

By Phone

  • Order Forms: Call the automated phone service at 800.338.0505 to order current year California tax forms and publications. Follow the recorded instructions and use the form code from your tax booklet.
  • Hours of Operation: Available from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekdays and 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays (excluding holidays).

Additional Information

For detailed guidance on specific forms such as Form 540NR, Form 568, or Form 3805Z, refer to the official instructions provided by FTB. These resources are designed to assist taxpayers in preparing their state income tax returns.

Source:

Form 568

Form 540NR

Publication 1005

Publication 1061

Disclaimer: Always verify information with official Federal or State Department of Revenue Forms and Instructions.

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