Wait Times

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Self serve

800-338-0505

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MyFTB chat

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General chat

General information only. We can’t discuss your account.

Customer service line

800-852-5711

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Mail or fax

Note

Tax practitioner hotline

916-845-7057
Tax Professionals only.


Closed 8 AM - 5 PM

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Self serve

800-338-0505

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MyFTB chat

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General chat

General information only. We can't discuss your account.

Phone

800-689-4776

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Mail or fax

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Typical wait times

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Self Serve

800-338-0505

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MyFTB chat

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General chat

General information only. We can't discuss your account.

Phone

888-635-0494

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Mail or fax

Note

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Processing times

Some tax returns need extra review for accuracy, completeness, and to protect taxpayers from fraud and identity theft. Returns that fall into this category can take longer to process.

Disaster-related returns may take longer to process than tax returns not claiming disaster relief.

Personal tax return processing

Business tax return processing

Personal refunds

Check your refund status

Business refunds

Check your refund status

Some payments need extra review for accuracy, completeness, and to protect taxpayers from fraud and identity theft. Payments that fall into this category can take longer to process.

Bank account (Web Pay)

Credit card

Mail

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