Mandatory e-Pay for individualsWhen electronic payments are required
Electronic payments are required if you either:
- Make an estimated tax or extension payment over $20,000
 - File an original return with a tax liability over $80,000
 
Fiduciaries, estates, and trusts are not required to make electronic payments.
Options
- Bank account (Web Pay)
 - Request an electronic funds withdrawal (EFW) on your e-file return
 - Pay by credit card
 - Visit our Pay-by-phone option for individuals page for details on paying by phone.
 
Group nonresident/composite returns can only pay by bank account (Web Pay).
We’ll send you a Mandatory e-pay Participation Notice for confirmation.
Penalty
You’ll be subject to a mandatory e-pay penalty if you don’t comply with the electronic payment requirements.
Waiver request
To submit a request:
- Download the waiver request form
 - Complete, print, and send your request with the required documentation
 
- Fax
 - 916-843-0468
 - State of California
Franchise Tax Board
PO Box 942840
Sacramento CA 94240-0040