California State Individual Income Tax Forms and Instructions 2025
Quick Links (Official FTB)
Main California Individual Income Tax Forms (2025)
Use the correct return based on your residency status for 2025.
| Form | Who it’s for | Direct link |
|---|---|---|
| Form 540 | California full-year residents | Download Form 540 (PDF) |
| Form 540 2EZ | Simplified resident return (eligibility rules apply) | Download Form 540 2EZ (PDF) |
| Form 540NR | Nonresidents and part-year residents | 540NR Booklet (includes Form 540NR & guidance) |
Common Schedules, Tables & Instructions (2025)
- 2025 Form 540 Personal Income Tax Booklet (Instructions)
View 2025 Form 540 Booklet
- Schedule CA (540) – California Adjustments (Residents)
Download Schedule CA (540) (PDF)
- 2025 California Tax Table (for Form 540 / 540NR taxable income up to threshold)
Download 2025 California Tax Table (PDF)
- 2025 California Tax Rate Schedules (typically for higher taxable income)
Download 2025 Tax Rate Schedules (PDF)
- Schedule X – California Explanation of Amended Return Changes
Download Schedule X (PDF)
- Form 540-ES – Estimated Tax for Individuals
Download Form 540-ES (PDF)
Form 540 2EZ Tax Tables (2025)
If you file Form 540 2EZ, use the matching 2EZ tax table for your filing status:
California Tax Deadlines (Tax Year 2025)
- Return due date: April 15, 2026
- Extended filing deadline (if eligible): October 15, 2026
- Estimated tax payment due dates (for the next payment cycle):
April 15, 2026; June 15, 2026; September 15, 2026; January 15, 2027
Official FTB due date references: Personal due dates and Estimated tax payments.
California State Individual Income Tax Resources (2025)
California Franchise Tax Board
- California Franchise Tax Board – Official Website
- 2025 California Form 540 (PDF)
- 2025 California Form 540 2EZ (PDF)
- 2025 Schedule CA (540) (PDF)
- 2025 California Tax Table (PDF)
- 2025 Tax Rate Schedules (PDF)
- 2025 Form 540-ES (Estimated Tax) (PDF)
- 2025 540NR Booklet (Nonresident/Part-Year)
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