California Tax Rates, Brackets, and Standard Deductions

You can prepare and e-File your 2021 California Income Taxes here on eFile.com along with your Federal Income Tax Return. Important: Unlike most other state tax returns, you can just prepare and eFile the California state tax return without also e-Filing the IRS tax return.

Information on how to only file State Income Return(s) for other States.

California income tax forms, tax brackets and rates are listed here by tax year. Still need to prepare and file a CA return for a previous Tax Year? Find the California tax forms below. You can complete and sign the forms here on eFile.com before you mail them to the CA Tax Agency. For IRS or Federal back taxes, access the tax forms here.

Below find links to other important California income tax return information and other related features (e.g. tax extension, amendment, etc.)

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California Income Taxes

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Instructions, Resources on how to prepare and e-File California Tax Returns or how to prepare an Extension and/or previous Year Tax Returns

Prepare, eFile a 2021 CA + IRS Tax Return: Detailed eFile.com Service Overview

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File a 2021 California Tax Amendment

Complete overview on how to prepare and amend a California Income Tax Return.

California Income Tax Forms

Current CA tax year tax forms you can eFile.
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California Tax Brackets, Rates explained

Current and past tax year CA Tax Brackets, Rates and Income Ranges

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Income Tax Brackets, Rates, Income Ranges, and Estimated Taxes Due

Here you can find how your California based income is taxed at different rates within the given tax brackets. Detailed and sample CA Tax Rate Calculation Instructions. When you prepare your return on eFile.com this is all calculated for you based on your income.

California Tax Brackets for Tax Year 2021

The highest tax rate of 12.3% for income over $625,370 (Single/MFS), $850,504 (HOH), and $1,250,739 (MFJ).

Tax Rate

Filing Status

Income Range

Taxes Due

Single or MFS

$0 - $9,325

1% of Income

HOH

$0 - $18,663

1% of Income

MFJ

$0 - $18,650

1% of Income

Single or MFS

$9,326 - $22,107

$93.25 + 2%

HOH

$18,664 - $44,217

$186.63 + 2%

MFJ

$18,651 - $44,214

$186.50 + 2%

Single or MFS

$22,108 - $34,892

$348.89 + 4%

HOH

$44,218 - $56,999

$697.71 + 4%

MFJ

$44,215 - $69,784

$697.78 + 4%

Single or MFS

$34,893 - $48,435

$860.29 + 6%

HOH

$57,000 - $70,542

$1,208.99 + 6%

MFJ

$69,785 - $96,870

$1,720.58 + 6%

Single or MFS

$48,436 to $61,214

$1,672.87 + 8%

HOH

$70,543 - $83,324

$2,021.57 + 8%

MFJ

$96,871 - $122,428

$3,345.74 + 8%

9.3%

Single or MFS

$61,215 - $312,686

$2,695.19 + 9.3%

HOH

$83,325 - $425,251

$3,044.13 + 9.3%

MFJ

$122,429 - $625,372

$5,390.38 + 9.3%

10.3%

Single or MFS

$312,687 - $375,221

$26,082.09 + 10.3%

HOH

$425,252 - $510,303

$34,843.34 + 10.3%

MFJ

$625,373 - $750,442

$52,164.17 + 10.3%

11.3%

Single or MFS

$375,222 - $625,369

$32,523.20 + 11.3%

HOH

$510,304 - $850,503

$43,603.70 + 11.3%

MFJ

$750,443 - $1,250,738

$65,046.38 + 11.3%

12.3%

Single or MFS

$625,370 - or more

$60,789.92 + 12.3% over $625,370

HOH

$850,504 - or more

$82,046.30 plus 12.3% over $850,504

MFJ

$1,250,739 - or more

$121,579.83 + 12.3% over $1,250,739

Income Tax Brackets for Other States: Compare State Tax Brackets, Rates
For your personal Effective IRS Tax Rate use the RATEucator Tool

California Tax Brackets for Tax Year 2020

Click here for a detailed Filing Status and Tax Bracket Calculation Overview.

Tax Rate

Filing Status

Income Range

Taxes Due

Single or MFS

$0 - $8,932

1% of Income

HOH

$0 - $17,864

1% of Income

MFJ

$0 - $17,864

1% of Income

Single or MFS

$8,933 - $21,175

$89.32 + 2%

HOH

$17,865 - $42,353

$178.64 + 2%

MFJ

$17,865 - $42,350

$178.64 + 2%

Single or MFS

$21,176 - $33,421

$334.18 + 4%

HOH

$42,354 - $54,597

$668.36 + 4%

MFJ

$42,351 - $66,842

$668.36 + 4%

Single or MFS

$33,422 - $46,394

$824.02 + 6%

HOH

$54,598 - $67,569

$1,158.06 + 6%

MFJ

$66,843 - $92,788

$1,648.04 + 6%

Single or MFS

$46,395 - $58,634

1,602.40 + 8%

HOH

$67,570 - $79,812

$1,936.38 + 8%

MFJ

$92,789 - $117,268

$3,204.80 + 8%

9.3%

Single or MFS

$58,635 - $299,508

$2,581.60 + 9.3%

HOH

$79,813 - $407,329

$2,915.82 + 9.3%

MFJ

$117,269 - $599,016

$5,163.20 + 9.3%

10.3%

Single or MFS

$299,509 - $359,407

$24,982.88 + 10.3%

HOH

$407,330 - $488,796

$33,374.90 + 10.3%

MFJ

$599,017 - $718,814

$49,965.76 + 10.3%

11.3%

Single or MFS

$359,407 - $599,012

$31,152.48 + 11.3%

HOH

$488,797 - $814,658

$41,766 + 11.3%

MFJ

$718,815 - $1,198,024

$62,304.95 + 11.3%

12.3%

Single or MFS

$599,013 - or more

$58,227.85 + 12.3% over $599,012

HOH

$814,659 - or more

$78,588.41 plus 12.3% over $814,658

MFJ

$1,198,025 - or more

$116,455.68 + 12.3% over $1,198,024

Income Tax Rate Help and Details: Filing Status and Tax Bracket Calculation Overview.

2021 California Standard Deductions

The California standard deductions did not increase for Tax Year 2021, thus use these 2020 values. When you prepare and eFile your Tax Return the eFile Tax App will apply the correct standard deductions for you.

Tax Year

Status

Amount

2021

Single

$4,601

Married Separate

$4,601

Married Jointly

$9,201

HOH/Qualifying Widower

$9,201

2020

Single

$4,601

Married Separate

$4,601

Married Jointly

$9,201

HOH/Qualifying Widower

$9,201

Other Standard Deductions by State: Compare State Standard Deduction Amounts
IRS Standard Deduction: Federal Standard Deductions

California Income Tax Forms

California State Income Tax Forms for Tax Year 2021 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2021) can be e-Filed in conjunction with a IRS Income Tax Return. Details on how to only prepare and print a California 2021 Tax Return.

Below are forms for prior Tax Years starting with 2020. These back taxes forms can no longer be e-Filed. You can complete the forms with the help of eFile.com free tax calculators. Complete the respective Form(s) below, sign, and mail them to the California Franchise Tax Board. In addition to filing California Forms you might also have to file previous IRS Tax Return Forms.

In addition to filing California Forms, you might also have to file previous IRS Tax Return Forms. If you can not find the form listed, use the search button below.

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Form Number, Description

Tax Year

Status

3561 - California Ca State Tax Folleto

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