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.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | FTB 3816 |
| Form Length | 2 pages |
| Fillable? | Yes |
| Fillable fields | 34 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 6 min |
| Edition | 01-2020 |
| Issuing agency | Franchise Tax Board |
| Where to send | EFT Unit MS F-284, Franchise Tax Board, PO Box 1468, Sacramento CA 95812-1468, or fax to 916.855.5556 |
| Matches the agency's file | Yes, checked October 2, 2026 |
| Other names | FTB 3816, FTB3816, California FTB 3816, Electronic Funds Transfer Election to Discontinue or Waiver Request |
| Official source | FTB 3816 (Rev 01-2020), Franchise Tax Board |
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