do i have to file for my state tax return in Cali?

[cHeeZeFacTory]

is it required? Its going to cost me $20 to file.

 

[KLin]

You have to file regardless of how much you owe or are getting back.

 

[invalidiuser]

LOL.... get 20 back but lose 60 bucks for an accountant to file it. That is unless you do it yourself.

20
- 60
-------
- 40

Win win situation for the IRS.

 

[Queasy]

Yep, you have to file. Better to pay the $20 then to have the California IRS agents calling.

 

[brtspears2]

Whatever happened to getting the form and doing it manually?

 

[dirtboy]

Fill out the forms yourself. If you have a high school education you should be able to handle it. Other than postage and an envelope, it shouldn't cost you anything else to file as the forms are available for free.

 

[V00DOO]

Downlaod the forms from IRS.gov and DIY. It's pretty easy.

 

[cHeeZeFacTory]

thanks..guess i'll have to do it then.

 

[Gibson486]

i didn't file any of my taxes last year and nothign happened to me.

 

[Injury]

If you have a miniscule refund with the federal government, have a little fun. Go for the refund, but when you get the check, don't cash it. They'll re-issue it every other year. I have 3 checks for $1.42 pinned to my bulletin board.

 

[Merlyn3D]

Just do efile, it's free.

Plus, Turbotax online is only $10 for state (CA)

 

[Baked]

Go to the California Franchise Tax Board website. File it for free. Takes less than a week for your refund to come back.

 

[jadinolf]

Originally posted by: Gibson486
i didn't file any of my taxes last year and nothign happened to me.

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