California Tax Rates, Brackets, and Standard Deductions

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.)

California Income Tax Returns

Use this table below to find or navigate for California Income Tax related information and instructions.

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. There are 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 2022

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

• 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 2021

Previous California Tax Brackets.

2021 California Standard Deductions

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

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

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