California Lifts Freeze on Income Tax Refunds

Refunds Previously Frozen
The California Franchise Tax Board previously placed a 30 day freeze on all income tax refunds with the possibility of the hold being extended if certain financial objectives were not reached.

Hold on Income Tax Refunds Lifted
The State of California lifted the hold on income tax refunds on March 6, 2009, and the California FTB is working with the California Controller's Office to issue income tax refunds to taxpayers as quickly as possible.

Check Your Refund Status
Taxpayers in California can check the progress of their income tax refund from the FTB on the California Franchise Tax Board's website at: http://www.ftb.ca.gov/online/refund/index.asp.