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Estimated tax paymentsEstimated tax installments
Who must pay
Limit on the use of prior year’s tax
High income estimated tax
How to calculate
When to pay
Check your estimated tax
How do I pay my California Franchise Tax?
How do I pay my California state taxes online?
How do I pay my CA 800 franchise tax?
Can California income tax be paid online?

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Website Accessibility Certification

AgencyCalifornia Franchise Tax BoardCertification dateJuly 1, 2021ContactAccessible Technology Program

The undersigned certify that, as of July 1, 2021 the internet website of the Franchise Tax Board is designed, developed and maintained to be in compliance with California Government Code Sections 7405 and 11135, and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1, or a subsequent version, as of the date of certification, published by the Web Accessibility Initiative of the World Wide Web Consortium at a minimum Level AA success criteria.

June 28, 2021
Digital signature and printed name of Selvi Stanislaus
Executive Officer

June 28, 2021
Digital signature and printed name of John Sulenta
Chief Information Officer

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Estimated tax paymentsEstimated tax installments

Overview

Estimated tax is the tax you expect to owe for the current tax year after subtracting:

Credits you plan to take
Tax you expect to have withheld

Typically if you have an employer, tax payments are automatically deducted from your check and sent to us. When you file a tax return, you find out if you’ve:

Paid too much (you get a refund)
Paid too little (you owe taxes)

If you expect to owe over a certain amount, you must make estimated tax payments throughout the year.

How to pay

OnlineTo make your payment online. Visit our payment options.Mail Franchise Tax Board
PO Box 942867
Sacramento CA 94267-0008

Use Estimated Tax for Individuals (Form 540-ES) vouchers to pay your estimated tax by mail
Make your check or money order payable to the “Franchise Tax Board”
Write your SSN or ITIN and “2022 Form 540-ES” on it

There is a separate payment form for each due date. Be sure you use the form with the correct due date shown in the top margin of the form.

Visit Instructions for Form 540-ES for more information.

Who must pay

Generally, you must make estimated tax payments if in 2022 you expect to owe at least:

$500
$250 if married/RDP filing separately

And, you expect your withholding and credits to be less than the smaller of one of the following:

90% of the current year’s tax
100% of the prior year’s tax (including alternative minimum tax)

Example:

Mr. Smith’s tax liability was:

$2,000 in the current year. 90% is $1,800
$1,000 in the prior year. 100% is $1,000

Since the prior year amount is less than the current year, Mr. Smith must pay at least $1,000 in 4 payments.

Limit on the use of prior year’s tax

If you’re required to make estimated tax payments and your prior year California adjusted gross income is more than:

$150,000
$75,000 if married/RDP filing separately

Then you must base your estimated tax based on the lesser of:

90% of your tax for the current tax year
110% of your tax for the prior tax year (including alternative minimum tax)

This rule does not apply to farmers or fishermen.

Example:

Mrs. Smith’s tax liability was:

$5,000 in the current year, 90% is $4,500
$3,000 in the prior year, 110% is $3,300

Since the prior year amount is less than the current year, Mrs. Smith must pay at least $3,300 in 4 payments.

High income estimated tax

If your current tax year's adjusted gross income for California is equal to or greater than:

$1,000,000
$500,000 if married/RDP filing separately

You must pay your estimated tax based on 90% of your tax for the current tax year.

Example:

Mr. and Mrs. Grant’s current tax year joint AGI is $1,250,000. Their tax liability:

$127,518 in the current year, 90% is $114,766

How to calculate

Use the California Estimated Tax Worksheet in the Instructions for Form 540-ES to calculate your estimated tax.

Recalculating your estimated tax for each payment may increase accuracy.

When to pay

Your tax payments are due in 4 payments. California differs from federal. To avoid a penalty, you must pay on or before the below dates.

Payment	Amount	Due date
1	30%	April 18, 2022
2	40%	June 15, 2022
3	0%	September 15, 2022
4	30%	January 17, 2023

Check your estimated tax

How do I pay my California Franchise Tax?

How to Pay CA Franchise Tax Board Taxes.

Web Pay – Individual and Business taxpayers..

Mail – Check, Money Order..

In-Person at Franchise Tax Board Field Offices..

Credit Card – Online through Official Payments Corporation at: www.officialpayments.com..

How do I pay my California state taxes online?

To pay California state taxes, follow these steps:.

Navigate to the website State of California Franchise Tax Board website..

Choose the payment method. Your payment options include drawing from your bank account, credit card, check, money order, or electronic funds withdrawal. You can also set up a payment plan..

How do I pay my CA 800 franchise tax?

The $800 LLC franchise tax can be paid via mail, online from a bank account or by credit card (see instructions below). The annual tax is due, even if you are not conducting business, until you cancel your LLC.