File online File your California tax return electronically (e-file) Filing online (e-file) is a secure, accurate, fast, and easy option to file your tax return.

Can I eFile my federal taxes before my state?

Although state returns can be e-filed with your federal return (or after your federal return has already been accepted), it’s no longer possible to e-file state returns before the federal. Federal returns are not affected by this security measure and can be e-filed with or without a state.

Do you have to e file your taxes in California?

Complete list of forms you can e-file; Mandatory e-file requirement. California law requires tax preparers to e-file if they prepare: More than 100 individual income tax returns; 1 or more returns using tax preparation software; e-file opt-out record. A taxpayer may not want to e-file, or a tax preparer cannot e-file due to reasonable cause.

Where can I file my federal tax return in California?

Federal Tax Return deadline details. eFile.com makes it easy for you to prepare and e-file your IRS and California State Tax Return (e.g resident, nonresident, or part-year resident returns). Be aware that the IRS and the respective State Tax Agencies require you to e-file a Federal Income Tax Return at the same time you e-file a State Tax Return.

What kind of software can I use to e file my taxes?

You can also use tax preparation software such as Turbo Tax, H&R Block At Home, or Tax Slayer as well as others to e-file. Free tax software can also be used to e-file federal and state returns in states that participate in Free File .

How does e-file federal and state tax returns together?

When you use Federal/State E-file the electronic filing software puts your federal and state return data in separate packets. These separate packets are then submitted to the IRS at the same time. The IRS acts as a virtual post office for the participating state which retrieves and processes the state return.