After you file

Review the info on this site :  https://www.ftb.ca.gov/about-ftb/newsroom/golden-state-stimulus/help.html

Your bank account number

When you file your taxes, make sure you use your current banking information if you would like your payment through direct deposit.

Typically, you'll receive this payment using the refund option you select on your tax return. If you received an advanced refund through your tax service provider or paid your tax preparation fees using your refund, you'll receive your payment by check in the mail.

You moved/changed your address

We use your last address on file (typically the address on your last filed return). If you’ve moved, make sure to update your address so you receive your payment. Contact us about address changes. Note: Additional time needed to process with address changes.

Concerns with your payment

If payment is lost or destroyed

Contact us to replace your paper check.

Received a payment in error

If you received the Golden State Stimulus payment and believe this is an error, please review the eligibility qualifications above to verify this is an erroneous payment. Once verified, follow the instructions that correspond to the payment received:

Direct deposits:

1. Contact your financial institution and advise that you are refusing this payment.
2. If there are issues with the payment refusal with your financial institution, contact us.

Paper checks that have not been cashed:

1. Keep the stub attached to check. Do not endorse the check.
2. Include a letter of explanation, including recipient taxpayer name and identification number (SSN or ITIN) and stating you received the GSS payment erroneously.
3. Mail the original check and letter of explanation to:

   ATTN: Golden State Stimulus Fund
   Franchise Tax Board
   PO Box 3070
   Rancho Cordova, CA 95741-3070

Paper checks that have been cashed:

1. Send a personal check or money order payable to Franchise Tax Board.
2. State “Erroneous GSS payment” on the check/money order memo area.
3. Include a letter of explanation, including the recipient taxpayer name and identification number (SSN or ITIN) and stating you received the GSS payment erroneously.
4. Mail your personal check/money order and letter of explanation to:

   ATTN: Golden State Stimulus Fund
   Franchise Tax Board
   PO Box 3070
   Rancho Cordova, CA 95741-3070

Other problems with your payment

If you received payment and have a problem, follow these steps:

1. Include a letter of explanation that describes the issue, including recipient taxpayer name and identification number (SSN or ITIN).
2. Mail the original check and letter of explanation to:
   ATTN: Golden State Stimulus Fund
   Franchise Tax Board
   PO Box 3070
   Rancho Cordova, CA 95741-3070

Golden State Stimulus fraud

If you think your payment has been stolen or you suspect fraud, you can Report tax fraud online. Check “Golden State Stimulus” as the fraudulent activity involved.

Delayed payments

Some payments may need more review depending on the situation or information we have. This could delay some payments. This could include address changes, bank account changes, etc

Refer these resources for more information.

• GSS II: When you'll receive your payment
• GSS I: When you'll receive your payment