Here are key dates, changes and deadlines for readers to know before filing their 2025 income tax refund check this year.

January 8, 2026 - Sacramento – On Wednesday, the California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) launched the 2026 tax filing season with advice for taxpayers to identify scams, claim tax credits, use online ...

Today, the California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) launched the 2026 tax filing season with advice for taxpayers to identify scams, claim tax credits, use online tools, access disaster relief and more.

California will offer a new “on‑the‑hood” EV rebate after the federal $7,500 credit ended, aiming to keep electric car sales ...

The proposed wealth tax may end up lowering tax revenue for California by driving billionaires out of the state.

More large donations from wealthy Silicon Valley figures are expected as they try to marshal opposition to a proposed ballot ...

The new tool delivers privacy instructions to every registered data broker at once. Launched on Jan. 1, it is open to all California residents.

The California Franchise Tax Board has begun the 2026 tax filing season with advice for taxpayers to identify scams, claim tax credits, use online tools, access disaster relief and more.