FTB's free and direct e-file for California resident returns Who qualifies to use CalFile? You can if you:
- Are filing a 2007 California personal income tax return.
- Were a California resident all year in 2007.
- Meet our CalFile qualifications - 6.4 million California taxpayers do.
Access a demonstration of this service.
Why use CalFile?
- FREE e-filing!
- Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Quick refund and file-now-pay-later options.
- Easy to use and convenient for taxpayers.
- Secure, direct connection and automatic signoff.
- Instant confirmation that we received your return.
What do you need to get started?
- The last name you used when you filed your 2006 income tax return.
For more information, see our Frequently Asked Questions. - Your completed 2007 federal tax return.
- All your 2007 tax statements and information.
Once you start your return you will not be able to save your information and come back to it later. - A printer and Adobe Acrobat Reader (version 6.0 or higher).
It is important for you to print, sign, and keep a copy of your return for your records. Note: You must print your return before you submit it, since you will not be able to come back later to print a copy.