Electronic filing of your state income tax return is the fastest way to receive your tax refund. If you file your tax return electronically, Franchise Tax Board will have your refund in the mail to you within seven to ten working days.
Any taxpayer filing a resident or non-resident tax return is eligible to file electronically.
Some tax preparers and other businesses can transmit your return for you. Locate an Authorized e-file Provider . The Franchise Tax Board does not recommend or endorse any particular tax professional or tax return transmitter. Electronic returns are transmitted directly to the Franchise Tax Board, which virtually eliminates the possibility of lost or delayed tax returns. If the return is transmitted properly, and is free of errors, within 24 hours we will issue a confirmation to your transmitter as notice that the return has been received.