News articles
- 2016 Filers: Nontaxable IHSS income may be included as earned income to be eligible for CalEITC
May 5, 2021 Article
Taxpayers receiving income from a Medicaid waiver or In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program for caring for an individual the taxpayer lives with may elect to include all or none of that income as earned income. This determines the taxpayer's eligibility for the earned income tax credit (EITC) and other applicable credits like the Young Child Tax Credit.
- Information reporting requirements - Technical stakeholder's meeting
February 26, 2020 Article
We are hosting a technical stakeholder’s meeting at Franchise Tax Board to discuss the electronic reporting requirements related to the Minimum Essential Coverage Individual Mandate, also known as the Health Care Mandate.
- Let’s ensure all Californians are counted!
February 20, 2020 Article
Here at the Franchise Tax Board, we are doing our part to support the 2020 Census.
- Prepare now for new state individual health care mandate
November 21, 2019 Article
The State of California is working to reduce the number of uninsured families with the adoption of a new state individual health care mandate.
- Public Safety Power Shutoffs may affect taxpayers
October 11, 2019 Article
Taxpayers impacted by the October 2019 Public Safety Power Shutoffs may be eligible for penalty relief.
- Improved FTB website focuses on customer needs
June 22, 2019 Article
We redesigned our website to provide better services to everyone. To improve our site, we focused on customer experience.
- Still need to file your 2018 state return? Help is available!
June 22, 2019 Article
Tax Day has come and gone, but it's not too late to file your 2018 state income tax return. In fact, free tax prep help is available both online and in-person at locations around California.
- Use IRS Withholding Calculator to avoid a tax bill next year
June 22, 2019Article
Plan ahead to withhold the correct amount of taxes from their paychecks to account for changes in federal tax law.