So with California not giving out state tax refunds, do I still need to file my state tax return? every program I've found charges like 25 bucks to file state returns and that's bullshit to have to pay if they aren't going to give me back what they owe me. I know I don't owe anything because I filled out all the information and I'm supposed to get back $525 if they were going to be giving them, but since they are not, do I still need to file?

Yes, you need to file. You always need to file. The way the government mis-handles our money is near criminal, but we fix that at the voting booth not with a self-destructive act that serves only to get you cross-ways with the law.

I understand your frustration with the breath-taking irresponsibility.

I am speechless. I just googled it and it appears legit. Talk about a way to lose the faith of the people...

http://www.comcast.net/data/fan/html/popup.html?v=1004889917&pl=1003900584.xml&plc=1003900584&launchpoint=Cover&cid=fancover&attr=default_headline&config=/config/common/fan/default.xml

Yes u do have to file still, but its pretty easy to do yourself.

damn screw CA:flipoff

damn screw CA:flipoff

No screw the bleeding heart Liberals who spend more money than the state makes.:hammer

Yes you need to file a return.:cheers

yeah I figured as much. it just pisses me off that these overpaid fucksticks can't do their job right, so of course the taxpayers suffer.

yeah I figured as much. it just pisses me off that these overpaid fucksticks can't do their job right, so of course the taxpayers suffer.

And everybody thinks Arnold is the bad guy because he's doing something to cut spending.:wacko

Arnold gets a damn good grade in my book for attempting half the stuff he's done.


Yes, you still need to file. No we wont get anything back until the state figures out a damn budget. :hammer Funny how if you're late paying the gov, you get charged interest and penalties although the reverse is not the same....would be great if it was.

And everybody thinks Arnold is the bad guy because he's doing something to cut spending.:wacko

oh no, I dont blame him, I blame the our state reps...Hell, Arnold doesn't even collect a paycheck as our Governor...

Arnold gets a damn good grade in my book for attempting half the stuff he's done.


Yes, you still need to file. No we wont get anything back until the state figures out a damn budget. :hammer Funny how if you're late paying the gov, you get charged interest and penalties although the reverse is not the same....would be great if it was.

I did some more research on the state website and this is what I found...

http://www.ftb.ca.gov/refund_delay_2008.shtml


Should I wait to file my return?No. If you have all of the documents and information needed to prepare your return, you may file it any time through April 15 (or October 15, if filed on extension). The refund delay does not affect the return due date or our ability to process returns.
When will the refund delay be lifted?It is anticipated that as soon as the cash and budget problems are solved, the refund delay will be lifted. Check this website for updated information on the status of the delay.
Once the budget is passed, will my refund be issued?Not necessarily. Even though a budget is enacted, the state will need sufficient cash to pay outstanding debts, including tax refunds. Depending upon the circumstances at that time, there may be a delay before the state has enough cash to pay refunds.
Will you still honor my direct deposit request (DDR) when the delay is lifted?Yes, your DDR will be honored when the state resumes the payment of refunds.
Is it possible that I will be issued an IOU?If the state’s cash flow problems do not improve, the Controller may need to issue IOUs. If the Controller has to issue IOUs, you will receive a paper IOU warrant, even if you requested a direct deposit of your refund.
Are all refunds delayed or just 2008 tax year refunds?All refunds are delayed, regardless of the tax year they apply to. For example, an approved refund claim for tax year 2006 will be delayed until the state’s cash and budget problems are solved.
Am I entitled to receive interest because of the delay? It depends upon the length of the delay. For individual taxpayers, interest on current year refunds is only paid if your refund is not issued within 45 days after April 15, or the date that your return is filed, whichever is later. If you are entitled to receive interest on a prior year refund, you will receive it when your refund is issued.
Can I apply my refund as an estimated payment toward my 2009 taxes?Yes, if on your 2008 return you request that your refund be applied toward your 2009 taxes, we will apply the amount you designate when we process your return.
If I owe for other debts collected by FTB, will my refund be applied toward that debt?Yes. You will be refunded the difference, if any, once the delay on issuing refunds is lifted.