California — California 540 Form Instruction Booklet
More about the California Form 540-540A Instructions
We last updated California Form 540-540A Instructions in January 2024 from the California Franchise Tax Board. This form is for income earned in tax year 2023, with tax returns due in April 2024. We will update this page with a new version of the form for 2025 as soon as it is made available by the California government.
Other California Individual Income Tax Forms:
In addition to information about California's income tax brackets, Tax-Brackets.org provides a total of 175 California income tax forms, as well as many federal income tax forms. Here's a list of some of the most commonly used California tax forms:
| Form Code | Form Name |
|---|---|
| Form 540 | California Resident Income Tax Return |
| Form 540 Booklet | Personal Income Tax Booklet - Forms & Instructions |
| Form 540 Schedule CA | California Adjustments - Residents |
| Form 540-ES | Estimated Tax for Individuals |
| Form 540-540A Instructions | California 540 Form Instruction Booklet |
View all 175 California Income Tax Forms
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Tax Form Sources:
- California Franchise Tax Board ( http://www.ftb.ca.gov/index.shtml
) - Franchise Tax Board Income Tax Forms ( https://www.ftb.ca.gov/forms/ )