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What is the CA Franchise Tax?If you are a startup that has employees, rent, or revenue in CA… and you’ve registered to do business in CA then you will need to pay CA Franchise Tax. These taxes have nothing to do with your revenue, income, profitability, or even if you have an office or presence in that state. Also, this is separate from the “tax return’ which is known as the 1120. It’s a tax for the privilege of being a CCorp.When is the CA Franchise Tax due?CA Franchise tax is due on April 15th of each year, whereby the CURRENT year’s taxes are due. Corporations don’t need to pay for their first year of incorporation. For example, a company incorporated in 2016 would pay their 2017 CA Franchise Taxes no later than April 15th, 2017. Nothing due for 2016. Another example: If you were incorporated in 2015, we would expect to see an $800 payment around 4/15 of each subsequent year, applied to current tax year. In other words:2015: no payment needed2016: $800 needs to be paid by 4/15/20162017: $800 needs to be paid by 4/15/2017How much is the CA Franchise Tax?$800What agency is the CA Franchise Tax paid to?FTB = Franchise Tax BoardHow/where do you pay the CA Franchise Tax?Pay online!CA FTB Webpay:https://www.ftb.ca.gov/online/webpay/Business_Entities.aspSelect Pay Today (don’t register)Enter your company ID, which you can look up by name here: Secretary of StateSelect form 100,then "Estimates Payment"Enter $800,and 1/1/201X-12/31/201XHow do you check if the CA Franchise Tax has been paid?Note that the CA Franchise Tax site does not have an easy login for us to double check on this; therefore, the most efficient thing for us to do is verify payments within your books.

A2A.Generally, the FTB will not waive late filing penalties unless you can demonstrate reasonable cause for your failure to file in a timely manner. If it were just one year, you might have a chance, but given that the forms haven’t been filed in a timely manner for four years, your odds of successfully having the penalty waived are close to zero.You can contact the FTB and request an abatement of the penalty; you will be required to provide the FTB with documentation supporting your claim that you had a reasonable cause for your failure to file on time. Keep in mind that the review process takes time and California does not suspend the collection process during the review period - so if you lose you may wind up owing more,

The below is from the California taxing authority;“The State of California Franchise Tax Board.Question; “I am currently, or was, in the military. Do I have to file a California return?”If you were a member of the military during the taxable year and your domicile is California, we consider you a resident of California. While stationed in California on permanent military orders, you are subject to tax on all income regardless of its source. While stationed outside of California on Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Orders, you are not subject to tax on your military wages.If you are or were a member of the military and your domicile is not California, we may require you to file a California return if you have California source income such as:Wages for services performed in California other than military pay.Income received from real or tangible personal or business property located in California.Income received by your non-military spouse while your spouse resided in California, or income that your spouse received from California sources.For additional information see FTB Publications 1031 and 1032.”Copyright © 2017 State of CaliforniaThis from me, Austin. Maintain your North Dakota State of residency by intending to return to North Dakota after your military service is completed. This applies only to your military pay. Seperate money, like a part time job that was earned in California is taxable in California. My best advice is ask your CO for the name of a CA tax pro.”