1730 Franchise Tax Board
Program Descriptions

10 - TAX PROGRAM

The program objective is to administer the Revenue and Taxation Code by reasonably interpreting and impartially applying the legislatively enacted laws that provide a significant portion of General Fund revenue. The Franchise Tax Board is responsible for administering the Personal Income Tax and the Corporation Tax. Tax program activities include taxpayer assistance and tax return processing, filing enforcement, audit, and tax collection functions. The program also includes the collection and distribution of voluntary contributions to, and on behalf of, certain non-profit charitable organizations.