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Extension Process

If the federal tax extension is filed and accepted, California automatically grants you a 6-month state tax extension. An automatic extension does not extend the time to pay your tax. If you do not need to file a federal income tax return, but you expect to owe for California, then you can complete and mail California Form FTB 3519.

Payment Options

If you need to make a payment or do not file a federal income tax extension, then you must complete Form FTB 3519.

If you filed a federal extension but need to make a tax payment to California, you can visit the CA DOR website to see your options. https://www.ftb.ca.gov/pay/index.html

Payments Made

To report the amount paid with the extension when filing your regular return, follow the steps below:

1. On the left, click Federal Taxes then Review.
2. Click the link I’d like to see the forms I’ve filled out or search for a form.
3. • Alternatively, enter Extension in the search box and click Add form beside Amount Paid with Extension.

     Click on the States tab and click the link Amount Paid with Extension to add and open the form.

4. Check the box for All Extensions listed were previously filed; all amounts paid have been verified as correct, and all state and city tax returns are ready to be filed.
5. Select California in the State/City drop list and enter in the amount that you paid with the California Form FTB 3519.
6. Click Save.

The extension payment shows on either:

• CA 540, page 3, line 72
• CA 540NR, page 3, line 82