E-File your California Form 199
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How to E-file CA Form 199
Search for your EIN, and our system will import your organization’s details from the IRS. You can also provide those details manually.
Tax 990 supports current and previous tax years’ filing. Choose the tax year for which you are required to file, select CA Form 199, and proceed.
You can either copy data from your federal 990 return to your CA 199 or enter the data manually with our Form-based
filing option.
After providing the required data, review the form summary and share it with your organization members for review
and approval.
Once you have reviewed the form, you can transmit it to the FTB. Our system keeps you updated about the status of your form via email and text.
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Information Required to E-file CA Form 199 Online
- The organization’s basic Information
- The exempt status of the organization
- Details about the organization’s activities
- Financial information such as revenues and expenses
- Filing fee details
Exclusive Features for Seamless CA Form 199 E-Filing
Includes Schedules M-1 and L
Tax 990 supports CA 199 Schedule M-1 and L. Based on the data you provide, the required Schedules will be included automatically.
Copy or Upload Federal 990 Data
You can copy data from your already approved federal 990 return to your Form 199, or upload your complete 990 Form.
Multi-User Access
You have the option to invite organization members to assist in form preparation or manage your filing process.
Reviewers and Approvers
The completed form can be shared with your organization’s board members for their review and approval of the return.
Re-transmit Rejected Returns
If the FTB rejects your CA Form 199, filed with us for any errors, you can fix the errors and retransmit the form at no extra cost.
Expert Assistance
If you need any assistance, you can get in touch with our support team for instant solutions via live chat, phone, or email.
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Pricing to E-File Form 199
- Includes Schedule L
- Includes Schedule M-1
- Built-in error check system
- Re-transmit rejected returns for Free
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Frequently Asked Questions
CA Form 199 is an annual information return filed by organizations that obtained tax-exempt status from the FTB and Nonexempt charitable trusts under IRC Section 4947(a)(1) to report their activities and financial information to the FTB.
CA Form 199 is filed by:
- Organizations with normal gross receipts of more than $50,000
- Private foundations (regardless of gross receipts)
- Nonexempt charitable trusts described in IRC Section 4947(a)(1) (regardless of gross receipts)
Note: Usually, organizations with gross receipts less than or equal to $50,000 may file FTB 199N. However, they can also choose to file
CA Form 199 voluntarily.
CA Form 199 must be filed on or before the 15th day of the 5th month after the organization’s accounting period ends.
Yes! Organizations that are in good standing and not under suspension can get an additional six months to file without filing a written request.
Yes! Tax 990 supports the amendment of CA Form 199. You can make changes to the previously filed returns and transmit the amended return to the IRS.