Check, money order, cashier’s check

If you pay by check, money order, or cashier’s check, you can either:

  • Mail your payment
  • Pay in person at a field office

Third-party payment submission forms allow FTB to properly apply payment from one check to multiple taxpayers in an efficient manner.

Individuals

  1. Include a copy of your notice, bill, or payment voucher
  2. Make your check, money order, or cashier’s check payable to Franchise Tax Board
  3. Write either your FTB ID, SSN, or ITIN, and tax year on your payment
  4. Mail to:
    Franchise Tax Board
    PO Box 942867
    Sacramento CA 94267-0001

Businesses

  1. Include a copy of your notice, bill, or payment voucher
  2. Make your check, money order, or cashier’s check payable to Franchise Tax Board
  3. Write the business name, FTB ID/Business Entity ID, and tax year on your payment
  4. Mail to:
    Franchise Tax Board
    PO Box 942857
    Sacramento CA 94257-0501