FTB's free and direct e-file for California resident returns Who qualifies to use CalFile? You can if you:
- Are filing a 2009 California personal income tax return.
- Were a California resident all year in 2009.
- Meet our CalFile qualifications - 6.4 million California taxpayers do.
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 2008 income tax return.
For more information, see our Frequently Asked Questions. - Your completed 2009 federal tax return.
- All your 2009 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 Reader (version 7.0 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. - A compatible browser and operating system. We recommend that you log out and close your browser when you are done to ensure the highest level of security.
When using our website, we recommend using one of the browsers listed below.
These browsers support 128-bit SSL encryption, which we use to protect your privacy on our site. Your browser must support 128-bit encryption to use our online services.
Note: FTB's online services may not work in the AOL browser. If you use AOL and experience problems, connect as you normally would, launch another browser (such as Internet Explorer or FireFox), then access the service again.
