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Here are official FTB news releases for media outlets for the current and previous year. This webpage is updated when new news releases are published.
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- State Controller Malia M. Cohen available for interviews on Tax Day, April 15
April 11, 2025
State Controller and Franchise Tax Board (FTB) Chair Malia M. Cohen will be available for interviews on tax tips for last-minute filers from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at FTB in Sacramento.
- Last-minute tax tips: What you need to know for April 15 tax deadline
April 8, 2025
The Franchise Tax Board (FTB) reminded taxpayers today that April 15 is the deadline for most Californians to file and pay their 2024 taxes to avoid penalties.
- FTB warns of tax scams targeting Californians this filing season
March 20, 2025
The California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) is warning taxpayers to protect themselves from persistent scams this tax season by reviewing FTB’s online scam avoidance tips and being especially guarded with tax, bank account, credit card and other personal information.
- California provides tax relief for those affected by Los Angeles wildfires
January 11, 2025
Governor Gavin Newsom announced that FTB will provide state disaster tax relief for taxpayers and businesses affected by the recent wildfires in Los Angeles.
- California tax filing season begins
January 7, 2025
FTB kicked off the 2025 tax filing season today by providing taxpayers with vital information regarding cash-back tax credits, disaster loss relief, and the advantages of filing and making payments electronically. Taxpayers must pay any taxes owed by April 15 to avoid penalties.
2024
- October 15 tax filing deadline approaching
October 14, 2024
FTB reminded taxpayers today that Tuesday, October 15, 2024, is the deadline for filing 2023 state personal income tax returns to avoid a late filing penalty.
- FTB partners with IRS to provide free tax filing for Californians
August 2, 2024
The Franchise Tax Board announced today that it will continue to work with the IRS to offer many California taxpayers the option of a free, secure and simple way to file both their federal and state tax returns using the IRS Direct File and California CalFile services.
- Last minute tax tips: What you need to know for April 15 tax deadline
April 10, 2024
California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) today reminded taxpayers that April 15 is the deadline for most Californians to file and pay their 2023 taxes to avoid penalties.
- California grants relief for San Diego flood victims
February 27, 2024
Tax relief for San Diego County residents pursuant to the San Diego County Major Disaster Declaration approved by President Biden on February 19, 2024, and after evaluation of information and circumstances for California, including the IRS postponement of the federal tax filing and payment deadline to June 17, 2024.
- MyFTB Self-Service Options Survey
February 15, 2024
Are you a Tax Professional? We want to hear about your experience using MyFTB, to understand how you feel about the self services available. Even if you do not use MyFTB, you will have the option to tell us why.
- What California taxpayers need to know for the 2024 tax filing season
January 16, 2024
California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) kicked off the 2024 tax filing season by providing taxpayers with important information on cash-back tax credits, disaster loss relief, and the advantages of filing electronically.