FTB's free and direct e-file for California resident returns

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Who qualifies to use CalFile? You can if you:

• Are filing a 2008 California personal income tax return.
• Were a California resident all year in 2008.
• Meet our CalFile qualifications - 6.4 million California taxpayers do.

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What's new with CalFile this year?

• Taxpayers can now claim up to 10 dependents.
• CalFile now checks all taxpayers for eligibility for ReadyReturn and offers them the option to switch to ReadyReturn, if they qualify.

Why use CalFile?

• FREE e-filing!
• Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Quick refund and file-now-pay-later options.
• Easy to use and convenient for taxpayers.
• Secure, direct connection and automatic signoff.
• Instant confirmation that we received your return.

What do you need to get started?

• The last name you used when you filed your 2007 income tax return.
  For more information, see our Frequently Asked Questions.
• Your completed 2008 federal tax return.
• All your 2008 tax statements and information.
  Once you start your return you will not be able to save your information and come back to it later.
• A printer and Adobe Acrobat Reader (version 6.0 or higher).
  It is important for you to print, sign, and keep a copy of your return for your records. Note: You must print your return before you submit it, since you will not be able to come back later to print a copy.
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