Before You Begin
Gather your financial records for the tax year before you start. You will need your California Secretary of State file number. Have your income totals, deduction amounts, and credit calculations ready. Organizing these first makes the process faster and more accurate.
How to Edit the Form Online
Step 1: Click the "Get Form Here" button to open the online editor.
Step 2: Use the editing toolbar at the top to insert, delete, or change content in any field.
Enter the required information in the first section of the form:
Fill in your LLC's name and California Secretary of State file number. Answer the taxable year questions about your LLC's activities. Provide details about any California real property involved. Complete the Schedule IW income worksheet boxes with your totals.
Income and Tax Calculations
Enter your total income figure from Schedule IW in the correct line. Include any applicable form side information. Review each line carefully before moving to the next section.
Credits, Penalties, and Additional Schedules
Enter the credit amount you want carried over to the following year. Add any penalties or interest amounts for late payments. Fill in your principal business activity code in the designated field. Enter the maximum number of members the LLC had during the tax year. Complete the California Schedule K section for each LLC member.
Complete Schedule EO Part I if your LLC owns interests in pass-through entities. Fill out the California Schedule K for each member of the LLC. Answer the question about disregarded entity status if it applies. If your LLC included any trust interests, attach the required schedule.
Saving and Submitting
Step 3: Click the Done button to save your completed form. You can then download it to any device or send it to an email address directly from the editor.
Step 4: Save at least two copies of your completed return. Store them in a secure location for future reference. Keep these records for at least four years in case of an FTB audit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does every California LLC need to file Form 568?
Yes. All LLCs registered or doing business in California must file Form 568 each year. This includes LLCs with no income or activity during the year.
What is the minimum LLC tax in California?
California requires all LLCs to pay an $800 annual minimum LLC tax. LLCs with total income above $250,000 also pay an additional annual LLC fee.
Can I file Form 568 online?
Yes. You can complete and download your California Form 568 using our online PDF editor above. Fill in all required fields, save the completed form, and then submit it to the FTB by mail or electronically.
What happens if I miss the filing deadline?
The FTB charges penalties for late filings. You will also owe interest on any unpaid taxes. Filing for an extension gives you six more months, but you must still pay any taxes owed by the original April 15 due date.
