Tax Time

March 23, 2023

Question: Does CDFW offer any tax-deductible donation options that help conserve wildlife?

Answer: Yes, thank you for wanting to help native and endangered plants, animals and fish! California taxpayers have the option to help one or all three of California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s (CDFW) tax check-off funds ( https://wildlife.ca.gov/Tax-Donation ) when filing their state income tax return:

1.  The Rare and Endangered Species Preservation Voluntary Tax Contribution Program (Line 403 on Tax Form 540) supports conservation actions that help protect hundreds of rare, threatened and endangered plants and animals within our state.

2.  The California Sea Otter Voluntary Tax Contribution Fund (Line 410 on Tax Form 540) supports CDFW scientists investigating causes of sea otter mortality and reasons why the species is not thriving in California. A portion of the funding goes to State Coastal Conservancy projects which help protect California’s sea otter population.

3.  The Native California Wildlife Rehabilitation Voluntary Tax Contribution Fund (Line 439 on Tax Form 540) helps sick, injured and orphaned wildlife by supporting permitted wildlife rehabilitation facilities through a new CDFW grants program.

Everything you need to know to complete your donation can be found on CDFW’s Voluntary Tax Contribution Funds webpage ( https://wildlife.ca.gov/Tax-Donation ). We truly appreciate your positive impact on key issues affecting California’s native species!

Of all the questions that were never asked, this one was never asked the most.

Of all the questions that were never asked, this one was never asked the most.

This is for the zero number of people who donate to the presidential fund on their income tax returns.  All none of them are excited to also donate to CDFW. 

This thread could really go places.

~B

Or you could just click the Donate button on the left side bar.  Just saying.  Heck, it isn't even a tax deduction!

-Allen

FYI....

https://www.ftb.ca.gov/about-ftb/newsroom/news-releases/2023-03-ftb-california-winter-storm-tax-relief-extension.html

FYI....

https://www.ftb.ca.gov/about-ftb/newsroom/news-releases/2023-03-ftb-california-winter-storm-tax-relief-extension.html

I have until October 16 to file my taxes? Really?

FYI....

https://www.ftb.ca.gov/about-ftb/newsroom/news-releases/2023-03-ftb-california-winter-storm-tax-relief-extension.html

I have until October 16 to file my taxes? Really?

I'm pretty sure that's the case. My tax guy told me the same thing.

I was expecting this thread to have action/after shots of run ins with the tax man

disappointed

FYI....

https://www.ftb.ca.gov/about-ftb/newsroom/news-releases/2023-03-ftb-california-winter-storm-tax-relief-extension.html

I have until October 16 to file my taxes? Really?

Really.

The media isn't doing a good job publicizing this.

FYI....

https://www.ftb.ca.gov/about-ftb/newsroom/news-releases/2023-03-ftb-california-winter-storm-tax-relief-extension.html

I have until October 16 to file my taxes? Really?

Really.

The media isn't doing a good job publicizing this.

SERIOUSLY! I had to come here to learn this. I had not heard of it before.
NCKA for the win once more.

LOL. Just don't procrastinate past October 16th. And double check your county.

https://www.gov.ca.gov/2023/03/02/more-time-to-file-state-taxes-for-californians-impacted-by-december-and-january-winter-storms/#:~:text=The%20IRS%20announced%20tax%20relief,due%20on%20April%2018%2C%202023.

Why bother? It takes like 30 minutes and if you wait you will probably either be giving the IRS a free loan for an extra six months or owing an extra six months of penalty.

Why bother? It takes like 30 minutes and if you wait you will probably either be giving the IRS a free loan for an extra six months or owing an extra six months of penalty.

It takes way more than 30 minutes for some of us, and you have to pay estimateds either way.  If you are a W2 employee with no other tax obligation then sure, go ahead and file, especially if you are owed a refund.

Some of us have a bit more complicated tax situation and regularly file extensions anyway. 

Im not a tax expert, but I believe if you OWE, then you still need to pay on time or you will get penatly fees.  But sure, you can file late, just pay on time.