FTB 3816 PDF Details

You must remit all payments by EFT until you have been notified that the Franchise Tax Board granted your request.

Discontinue: Taxpayers not meeting either threshold amount for the prior year may use FTB 3816 to elect to discontinue making payments by EFT.

Waiver: Any taxpayer who is required to remit payments by EFT may request a waiver of those requirements.

Waiver granted: The Franchise Tax Board grants waivers if amounts paid in excess of the threshold amounts are not representative of the taxpayer's tax liability.

Explanation: Use the space on PAGE 2 to provide an explanation of waiver request.

Unitary group: If this entity is a member of a unitary group, attach a schedule showing the names and entity numbers of all other members that are California taxpayers.

QuestionAnswer
Form NameFTB 3816
Form Length2 pages
Fillable?Yes
Fillable fields34
Avg. time to fill out6 min
Edition01-2020
Issuing agencyFranchise Tax Board
Where to sendEFT Unit MS F-284, Franchise Tax Board, PO Box 1468, Sacramento CA 95812-1468, or fax to 916.855.5556
Matches the agency's fileYes, checked October 2, 2026
Other namesFTB 3816, FTB3816, California FTB 3816, Electronic Funds Transfer Election to Discontinue or Waiver Request
Official sourceFTB 3816 (Rev 01-2020), Franchise Tax Board