California Pass Through Entity Tax Payments

California Pass Through Entity Tax (PTET) Payments 

Follow these instructions when making payments for your pass-through entities (Partnerships, LLCs, and S-Corporations) in California.  

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 Business”.

Step 4: Choose Your Entity Type - based on How you file

  • If you file as a Partnership: Select Limited Liability Company if your business is an LLC. If your business is a traditional partnership (not an LLC), select Partnership.

  • If you file as an S-Corporation: Select Corporation, even if your business is an LLC taxed as an S-Corporation.

Step 5: Enter Your Entity ID

  • Use your California Entity ID number, NOT your federal EIN.

  • If you don’t know your CA Entity ID, contact our office, and we can provide it.

Step 6: Confirm Business & Contact Information

  • Your business name should appear automatically.

  • Enter your personal contact information where required.

  • On the next screen, you may need to remove commas or special characters to continue.

Step 7: Select the Payment Type

  • Choose “Pass-Through Entity Elective Tax (Form 3893)”.

Step 8: Enter the Tax Year Dates

  • For 2024 tax payments, enter Jan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024.

  • If your business operates on a fiscal year, enter those dates instead.

Step 9: Enter Payment Amount & Date

  • Use the payment amount provided by your tax preparer.

  • Ensure the payment date is on or before the due date.

  • Important: The June payment must be made by June 15 of the tax year for your PTET election to be valid.

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.

  • Send a copy of the confirmation to your tax preparer.