California (CA) - How to Make PTE payments

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Go to California Franchise Tax Board website.

ftb.ca.gov/
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Under the “Business” option, choose “Use Web Pay business”.
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Choose entity type: Corporation and your Entity ID. Enter the characters in the pictures and proceed.
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Enter your name and proceed.
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Select Form 100S.
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Select “Pass-Through Entity Elective Tax (Form 3893)” at the bottom.

Important: Selecting the right tax form let's the FTB know where to apply your funds. Make sure you've chosen the Pass-Through Entity Elective Tax (Form 3893).
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For the period, Choose Jan 1 to Dec 31 of the Year this Payment Relates to
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Enter the payment amount in the first bullet point above and proceed.
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Enter the bank information.

Important: Use your practice bank information NOT your personal account.
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Confirm the information is accurate, enter your email address, and submit.
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Once you have made the payment to the FTB, please send the confirmation email or a screenshot of it to me by replying to this email.
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We’ll then elect the PTE on your (YEAR) corporate tax return to lock in the federal tax savings.