Discussion ongoing
Keep e-filing for California open as long as the FTB allows it.
Please don't close e-filing when IRS closes it. The FTB allows e-filing for longer periods of time. Right now, I would like to file an amended CA From 540 for 2020, which as of Aug 22, 2024, is still allowed by the FTB, but not Lacerte. (Older tax preparers will recall the tedious printing, stamping and preparation of Original and As Amended tax returns, worksheets and statements, and finally mailing of the tax returns. This process is at least 10X longer than e-filing.) So, you would be doing a big favor to many California preparers.
