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Registered warrants (IOUs) and your tax refund
Effective July 2, 2009, all personal and business tax refunds, including direct deposit, will be issued as paper registered warrants. For the latest information, visit the State Controller's website. / more+
Largest California income tax delinquencies
We are required by law to publish an annual list of the largest delinquent income tax accounts over $100,000. / more+
e-file options
e-file is available through October 15, 2009. CalFile and ReadyReturn are free services to e-file your California return. For other free and fee based e-file options for your California and federal returns, see all e-file options. Watch CalFile videos. / more+
MyFTB Account
Verify your estimated tax payments or amounts transferred from a previous year before you claim them on your return. / more+
Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
EITC is a refundable federal income tax credit for low-income working individuals and families. / more+
Tax credit for new home purchases
Tax credit for qualified buyers who on or after March 1, 2009, and before March 1, 2010, purchase a qualified principal residence that has never been occupied. / more+
VITA/TCE volunteers wanted
If you want to assist California residents with limited income or over the age of 60 in completing simple federal and state income tax returns, apply now. / more+

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