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FTB 568: LLC Return of Income (SMLLC vs MMLLC)
California’s LLC annual return. Multi-member due March 15, single-member April 15, auto-extends to October 15 for filing only.
Quick answers
- What is FTB 568 and when is it due?
- California’s LLC annual return. Multi-member due March 15, single-member April 15, auto-extends to October 15 for filing only. Due: Mar 15 (MMLLC) / Apr 15 (SMLLC).
Key facts
- Schedule IW: Computes total California income and sets the fee tier.
- K-1s + 3832: Multi-member LLCs attach CA Schedule K-1 per member; nonresidents sign FTB 3832 or the LLC pays at the top rate.
- File late: $18/member/month up to $216/member (§ 19172).
Deadline
Mar 15 (MMLLC) / Apr 15 (SMLLC) (California FTB). Extensions extend filing where offered — never payment.
Full walkthrough
FTB 568 is covered step by step, with worked examples, in Form 568 deadlines and schedules. For every deadline in the year, see the 2026 compliance calendar.
Other forms
FTB 3522 — due April 15FTB 3536 — due June 15IRS 2553 — due 2 months 15 days into tax yearIRS 1120 — due April 15 (extendable to Oct 15)IRS 1065 — due March 15 (extendable to Sep 15)IRS 5472 — due April 15 with pro-forma 1120NY CT-3 — due April 15IRS SS-4 — due Before banking/hiringIRS W-9 — due Before first client paymentIRS 941 — due Quarterly (Apr/Jul/Oct/Jan)IRS 1120-S — due March 15 (extendable to Sep 15)
Sources
- California FTB form instructions; related guide on this site