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If you are filing electronically, no. If you are sending your 1040 by mail, include the W-2 that is marked for federal filing along with any appropriate schedules. If you owe anything to the IRS, filing on paper and sending a check is fine.

N Attach a copy of Forms W-2, W-2G and 2439 to the front of Form 1040. Also attach Forms 1099-R if tax was withheld. n Use the coded envelope included with your tax package to mail your return.

Make sure you: Sign your tax return. If you're filing a joint return both people must sign the return. Make sure your name, address, and social security number(s) are correct. Check your math. Attach a copy of your federal return (if not using form 540 2EZ) Attach a copy of your W-2. File your original return, not a copy.

The California Franchise Tax Board requires the federal return to be attached to the California return as follows: Form 540: Federal return is required if federal return includes supporting forms or schedules other than Schedule A or Schedule B. Form 540NR: Federal return is required for all Form 540NR returns.

An LLC can use a tax voucher or Form 3522 to pay its required annual tax. This form is filed with the California Franchise Tax Board annually for all registered LLCs in the state. Besides the annual tax of $800, a business will have to file Form 568 if it has grossed $250,000 or more during the year.

If handwritten, use black or blue ink only. Do not staple or attach your check, W-2s or any other documents to your return. Submit proper documentation (schedules, statements and supporting documentation, including W-2s, other states' tax returns, or necessary federal returns and schedules).