California-first · every line explained

Taxes, with nothing hidden.

See exactly how every number on your return is figured — then file it. The tax software that shows its work.

Federal 1040 + CA 540 Cited to the IRS & FTB Download now, e-file soon
Your 2025 returnReady to file

Your federal refund

$1,485

Total income$62,500

Wages + interest, from your W-2 & 1099s

Standard deduction−$15,750

Single, tax year 2025

Why $15,750? →

Tax (line 16)$5,315

2025 tax tables

Withheld (line 25)$6,800

Box 2 of your W-2

Shows its work

Every line on your 1040 and 540 comes with the formula and the IRS or FTB citation behind it — no black box.

Built for California

Your federal and state returns are computed together — Schedule CA and all — not bolted on as an afterthought.

Everything in one place

Snap your W-2, autofill the forms, and keep every document and past return in your Vault.

The guided interview

Plain questions. Clear answers.

Section 5 of 9 — Income64%

How much were your wages? *

? Why we ask
$62,500

This is Box 1 of your W-2 — we already filled it in from your upload.

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$25 one-time

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$15.99 / month

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