Create a MyFTB account
Get easy 24-hour online access to your (or your client’s) tax information.
- Check payment history
 - View account details
 - View notices and correspondence
 
Individuals
- Use recent California tax return information
 - Select how you want to activate your account
- Activate your account now - Answer personal questions from a third party credit agency (TransUnion) for instant access
 - Mail a PIN letter - Have a PIN letter mailed to your address. You should receive your PIN by U.S. mail within 5 to 7 business days
 
 
Tax Professionals
How to Register for a MyFTB Account video (Tax Professionals Only)
- Use your professional ID number
 - Select how you want to activate your account
- Activate your account now - Answer personal questions from a third party credit agency (TransUnion) for instant access
 - Mail a PIN letter - Have a PIN letter mailed to your address. You should receive your PIN by U.S. mail within 5 to 7 business days
 
 
Businesses
- Use recent California tax return information
 - Wait for your PIN. You should receive your PIN by U.S. mail within 5 to 7 days