California Individual Income Tax Payments

How to Make a California Individual Tax Payment
Follow the instructions below when making personal income tax return payments, including estimated payments.

Step 1: Visit the California FTB Payment Page

Go to https://www.ftb.ca.gov/pay/index.html.

Step 2: Choose Your Payment Method

  • Click “Bank Account” under Make a Payment.

Step 3: Select Payment Option

  • Choose “Use Web Pay Personal”.

Step 4: Enter Taxpayer Information

  • Enter the Social Security Number (SSN) of the person listed as “Taxpayer” on your tax return.
  • If filing jointly, use the SSN of the primary taxpayer, not the spouse.
  • Enter the last name of the same person.

Step 5: Provide Contact Information

  • Enter your name and mailing address.

Step 6: Select Payment Type

  • For an extension payment: Select “Extension Payment (Form 3519)”.
  • For a tax return payment: Select “Tax Return Payment”.
  • For a quarterly estimated payment: Select “Estimated Tax Payment (Form 540-ES)”.

Step 7: Enter the Tax Year

  • For tax return payments, enter the year listed on your tax return.
  • For estimated payments, enter the current tax year.

Step 8: Enter Payment Amount & Date

  • Use the payment amount(s) provided by your tax preparer.
  • Ensure the payment date is on or before the due date.

Step 9: Indicate Joint or Individual Payment

  • If married filing jointly, select “Yes” for “Is this a joint tax payment?”.
    • Enter your spouse’s name and SSN.
  • If single or married filing separately, select “No”.

Step 10: Enter Bank Account Information

  • Provide your bank account details to complete the payment.

Step 11: Finalize & Authorize Payment

  • Enter your email and phone number.
  • Check the box to authorize the payment.

Step 12: Save & Send Confirmation

  • Print a PDF of the confirmation page before exiting.
  • Be sure to send a copy of the confirmation to your tax preparer, via our secure file sharing link.