Refunds for businesses
You must contact us to check the status of your business refund.
What you will need
- Entity Number (corporation, limited liability company, partnership)
- Federal Employer Identification Number
How long it takes for refund
- e-file: Up to 5 months
- Paper file: Up to 6 months
Check time frames to see how long it takes to receive a response.
Contact us about business refunds
- Phone
- 800-852-5711
916-845-6500 (outside the U.S.)
- Chat
- Log in to MyFTB to chat
Weekdays, 7 AM to 5 PM
To check your refund status through chat, you must be logged into MyFTB.
- Franchise Tax Board
PO Box 942840
Sacramento CA 94257-0500
Send us a letter asking for a status of your refund.
Last updated: 09/24/2025