Business e-file Program General Information

Business e-file allows business taxpayers to e-file returns for taxable years 2007-2009 for the following form types.

• Form 100, Corporation Franchise or Income Tax Return
• Form 100S, S Corporation Franchise or Income Tax Return
• Form 100W, Corporation Franchise or Income Tax Return- Water's Edge
• Form 565, Partnership Return of Income
• Form 568, Limited Liability Company Return of Income

In January 2010, we will begin accepting Superseded and/or Amended returns for the Form 565 Partnerships and Form 568 Limited Liability Companies, for taxable year beginning on or after January 1, 2009.

California e-file Program Enrollment Requirements

Important Business e-file information

• Check with your software provider to see if they support Business e-file
• Business e-file is not mandatory for California.
• The federal tax return must be e-filed along with the state tax return, in most cases.
• You can find a complete list of the acceptable forms and schedules in our Business e-file Overview.
• We accept all corresponding IRS forms and schedules. Check with your software provider for a specific list of forms and schedules they support.
• Year round return filing- Because many business returns are filed using a fiscal year calendar, the Business e-file system is available year around.