# Form 568

URL: https://pdf.net/pdf-forms/business-forms/form-568
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**Form 568 is the California tax return** used by LLCs in the state to report income and meet annual filing requirements. You can access a 568 fillable form right here and complete it in minutes with our online PDF editor.

## Versions

- 2024 — [download PDF](https://cdn.sanity.io/files/i16te7yp/production/c903a93366079551f7c30260ee216702be5575af.pdf)

## How to Fill Out a Form 568?

Step 1: Open the Form 568 - California LLC Return of Income **using our editor**.

Step 2: Enter the **tax** **year**, your **LLC’s** **details**, and your **California SOS file number**.

Step 3: Report your **total** **income**, **deductions**, and **adjustments**.

Step 4: Complete all the necessary **fee** **calculations**.

Step 5: Review your **totals** and attach the **supporting** **schedules**.

Step 6: **Save and submit** the completed Form 568 download to the FTB.

## Facts

### What Is Form 568?

Form 568 is the **mandatory California LLC Return of Income**.** **It reports income, fees, and taxes to the Franchise Tax Board (FTB), and every LLC operating in the state must file it each year to stay in good standing.

### Who Is Required to Fill Out Form 568?

**All LLCs in California, whether active, inactive, or reporting no income,** are required to file Form 568 each year. Only LLCs that elect to be taxed as a corporation are exempt from Form 568 filing requirements.

### When Is the Form 568 Due?

Form 568 is due by the **15th day of the fourth month** after your tax year ends for most LLCs, and you are required to file this form every year to stay compliant with the tax regulations.

### What Are the Penalties for Not Submitting the 568 Form?

Penalties for not submitting the 568 form include **$18 per member per month for up to 12 months**. If you also fail to pay your fee on time, you may be charged an additional **5% of the unpaid tax per month, which is capped at 25%.**

### Where Do I File the 568 Form?

You file your 568 form **electronically through the CalFile system or by mail**, usually to the FTB at Sacramento, CA 94257-0501. Make sure you include all the required supporting schedules and payments so your filing is processed correctly.

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