How to Complete California LLC Tax Voucher Form 3522

by TurboTax •   9
Updated March 4, 2026 9:12 AM

California-based LLC’s pay an annual Franchise Tax of $800 using LLC Tax Voucher Form 3522. This tax is paid by all California-based LLC’s regardless of income and is due by April 15th of each year. New businesses must submit their first form by the 15th day of the 4th month after their initial filing, but can revert to using the April 15th date after that. 

How to file

Select your TurboTax product below and follow the instructions.

TurboTax Online

  • Select the State Taxes dropdown and then Your State Returns

  • Locate California LLC, and select Start/Continue

  • Answer the screen prompts according to your business details

  • On the screen Estimated LLC Tax, select Prepare Form 3522

  • Answer the screen prompts according to your business details

  • On the screen Amount To Be Paid, enter an amount in the Total Payment Amount box and select Continue

  • On the screen Print LLC Tax Voucher select Print Voucher

    • Note: Form 3522 must be printed and mailed with the voucher that is produced.

TurboTax Desktop

  • Select the State Taxes dropdown and then Your State Returns

  • Locate California Limited Liability Company Return of Income, and select Start/Edit

  • Answer the screen prompts according to your business details

  • On the screen Estimated LLC Tax, select Prepare Form 3522

  • Answer the screen prompts according to your business details

  • On the screen Amount To Be Paid, enter an amount in the Total Payment Amount box and select Continue

  • On the screen Print LLC Tax Voucher select Print Voucher

    • Note: Form 3522 must be printed and mailed with the voucher that is produced.

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