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What You’ll Need to File Form CA Form 199 Online
Here is all the information you’ll need to 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
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Choose Tax Year and Form
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CA Form 199?
Form 199 is an annual information return filed by tax-exempt organizations and certain other nonprofits to report their financial information and activities to the Franchise Tax Board (FTB) as part of their tax filing requirements.
Who must file CA Form 199?
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.
When is the due date to file Form 199?
CA Form 199 must be filed on or before the 15th day of the 5th month after the organization’s accounting period ends. If the organization follows a calendar tax year, the deadline for filing CA Form 199 is May 15.
Can I paper-file CA Form 199?
Yes, you can complete and mail your California Form 199 to one of the following addresses.
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If Payment is Included with the form,
Franchise Tax Board
PO Box 942857
Sacramento, CA 94257-0501 -
If Payment is not Included with the form,
Franchise Tax Board
PO Box 942857
Sacramento, CA 94257-0500
Is there an extension available for Form 199?
Yes! Organizations that are in good standing and not under suspension can get an additional six months to file Form 199 with the state of California without filing a written request for an extension.
What are the penalties for filing Form 199 late?
The organizations that fail to file their California Form 199 on or before the deadline will be subjected to penalties from the FTB. The penalty amount is $5/month or part of the month if the return is late. The maximum penalty is $40.
Can Form 199 be amended?
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 FTB.
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