Form 3531: California Competes Tax Credit Explained (2024)
Learn what California FTB Form 3531 is, who qualifies for the California Competes Tax Credit, and how to claim it on your state tax return.
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Form 3510: California Credit for Prior Year Alternative Minimum Tax Explained
Learn who needs California FTB Form 3510, how the credit for prior year AMT works, and how to fill out this 2024 tax form correctly.
Form 199: California Exempt Organization Annual Information Return Explained
Learn who must file California Form 199, key deadlines, filing thresholds, and how to complete this annual return for exempt organizations.
California Form 3525: Substitute for Form W-2 or Form 1099-R Explained
Learn when to use California Form 3525, who qualifies to file it, and how to complete this substitute for a missing W-2 or 1099-R with the FTB.
California Form 3537 (LLC): Payment Voucher for Automatic Extension for LLCs
Learn what California Form 3537 is, which LLCs need to file it, when it’s due, and how to submit your automatic extension payment to the Franchise Tax Board.
California Form 3538 (565): Payment for Automatic Extension for LPs, LLPs, and REMICs
Learn who must file California Form 3538 (565), when it’s due, and how to submit the extension payment for LPs, LLPs, and REMICs with the Franchise Tax Board.
Form 3596: California Paid Preparer’s Due Diligence Checklist for CalEITC (2022/2025)
Everything you need to know about Form 3596, the California FTB checklist paid preparers must complete when a client claims the CalEITC, Young Child Tax Credit, or FYTC.
California Form 3541: Motion Picture and Television Production Credit Explained
Learn who qualifies for California Form 3541, how the Motion Picture and Television Production Credit works, and how to file it with your FTB return.
California Form FTB 3504: Enrolled Tribal Member Certification Explained
Learn what California Form FTB 3504 is, who qualifies as an enrolled tribal member for state tax exemption purposes, and how to complete and submit it correctly.
Form FTB 3519 (2022): California’s Automatic Extension Payment Voucher for Individuals
Learn what California Form FTB 3519 is, who needs to file it, when it’s due, and how to submit your extension payment to the Franchise Tax Board correctly.