I want my refund instead of appling it to California estimated taxes. I already filed!

[cchanin]

I want my refund instead of appling it to California estimated taxes. I already filed!

[PhyllisG · Accepted solution]

Generally, once a return is electronically field or mailed, you are not able to reverse the refund method. You will need to contact the California Franchise Tax Board at (800) 852-5711.  It's website does not provide information on the reversal of a refund method. 

However, can do the following to reverse a refund method after a federal return has been filed:

• Wait about a week after you've received confirmation that your e-filed return was accepted (or 2-3 weeks after mailing, if you paper-filed).
• Contact the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Refund Hotline at 1-800-829-1954 to explain that you want your refund transferred back to the current tax year. Select option 2 to speak to a live representative.
• Make an appointment with your local IRS office by calling 844.545.5640.

You should receive a refund check refund in approximately 3-4 weeks. Electronic deposit is not available in these cases.

[Edited 04.08.19 | 3:59 PM]

[PhyllisG]

Please refer to the edited version dated April 8, 2019.  I have included a contact number for the Franchise Tax Board.