How do I know if my California tax return was filed?

To check the status of your California state refund online, go to Then, click on “Check Your Refund”. You can check on refund status by phone: 1-800-338-0505 or +1 (916) 845-6500 (outside the U.S.) Weekdays, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. You can check on refund status by chat.

How can I confirm if I filed my taxes?

Find out if Your Tax Return Was Submitted

  1. Using the IRS Where’s My Refund tool.
  2. Viewing your IRS account information.
  3. Calling the IRS at 1-800-829-1040 (Wait times to speak to a representative may be long.)
  4. Looking for emails or status updates from your e-filing website or software.

Does California follow federal filing status?

Filing Status Information California requires the same filing status used on the federal return. A taxpayer who is an RDP, and who files single for federal tax purposes must file married/RDP filing jointly or married/RDP filing separately for California purposes.

Do I need to include a copy of my federal return with my California state return?

Remember, you and your clients only need to sign the California return itself. You do not need to sign copies of any attached federal returns or other forms or schedules requesting signatures.

Do I need to send a copy of my federal return with my California state return?

Do you have to file your taxes in California?

With 17 million tax returns filed each year, there are still individuals and businesses that do not file their tax return by the due date. File your California income tax return (s) directly with us for free.

When to apply conformity to California tax law?

Partnerships may elect to apply conformity to partnership taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017, and before January 1, 2019. Disallows net operating loss (NOL) carrybacks for California PIT Law and CT Law purposes for NOLs attributable to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2018.

What did I receive from the California Franchise Tax Board?

I too received the “Confirm Tax Return Filing” letter from the California Franchise Tax Board. The letter requested copies of driver’s licenses, social security cards, pay stubs, etc. Based on some comments in another string about this letter in the community forum, I called the telephone number on the letter.

How to confirm a letter from FTB confirming tax?

The letter requested copies of driver’s licenses, social security cards, pay stubs, etc. Based on some comments in another string about this letter in the community forum, I called the telephone number on the letter. I went through the automated system and then spoke with a live person. She asked me to confirm my name and address.

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