Franchise Tax Board

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Note: The last day to CalFile your 2007 tax return is Wednesday, October 15, 2008.

Who qualifies to use CalFile? You can if you:

  • Are filing a 2007 California personal income tax return.
  • Were a California resident all year in 2007.
  • Meet our CalFile qualifications - 6.4 million California taxpayers do.

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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 2006 income tax return.
    For more information, see our Frequently Asked Questions.
  • Your completed 2007 federal tax return.
  • All your 2007 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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