Resource Category: Guides
Understanding IRS Mailed Notifications
Learn about common reasons for IRS letters, steps you can take if you need to respond, and what you can do if you’ve misplaced your notice.
Protect Your Finances: Common Tax Scams to Watch Out For
Keep your hard-earned money safe. Here is a list of common tax scams to watch out for.
A Step-by-Step Guide to Online Self-Filing
Learn how to file your taxes on your own through MyFreeTaxes.org using free, safe, accurate tax-filing software.
State and Federal Payment Relief Options
Explore different options to set up a payment plan or potentially reduce your tax debt with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) or Franchise Tax Board (FTB).
The Tax Deadline Has Passed, Now What?
The deadline for filing taxes for the 2023 tax year was April 15, 2024, except for residents of San Diego County, who were granted an automatic tax extension until June 17, 2024. Here's what you need to know next, depending on whether you've filed or not.
Need More Time to File? Here’s How to Request a Tax Extension
Everything you need to know about tax extensions and how you can use our free tax filing software to request an extension online.
Last Chance to Claim Missing Stimulus Payments
If you haven't claimed these payments yet, now is your time to do so. May 17, 2024, is the final opportunity to claim the first and second stimulus payments. April 15, 2025, will be the last opportunity to claim the third payment.
Claiming IHSS as Earned Income
Learn when to report tax-exempt IHSS income to the Internal Revenue Service and how to do so.
Tax Season Readiness Toolkit
Equip yourself with the tools you need to file your taxes and claim tax credits.
Understanding Tax Credits
Explore the thousands of dollars in state and federal tax credits you may be eligible for by filing your taxes.
Guide for Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) Holders
Get your questions about Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITINs) answered.
Tax Terminology
An A-Z guide of commonly-used terms that may be helpful to reference when filing your taxes.
How to Apply for an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)
Learn how to submit an application for an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).
How to Fix Your Return and Claim Past Credits
Watch video tutorials to learn how to fix a mistake on your California or federal tax return.
Writing Off Child Care Expenses
Learn how you can maximize your tax refund by writing off child care expenses.
Writing Off College Expenses
Learn how college students can maximize their tax refund by writing off education-related expenses.
