Losing money with Intuit - California 540 delays

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February 4, 2026
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so we can't generate early cash flow

Someone wrote this about the CA delays in a different thread, and it deserves to be highlighted. Cash flow is a real problem for some of us.

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IRonMaN

Level 15

Drake is probably worth the money if you deal with a lot of basic returns. It is my understanding that if you deal with clients with multiple states, you are one small step above just using a fill in pdf form.

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strongsilenceAuthor

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Thank you.

Next year I could buy drake and file all my simple CA returns by February 4, 2027, and collect my billings on time, then switch to LC for the complex returns.

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ddmorita1

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Yes I agree. I currently have 8 returns that I have completed and cannot give to my clients because the California Form 540 is not approved yet. I wish that I could print them off so that I can present them to my clients and be paid for my services. I was able to complete 3 tax returns for clients in Arizona, Oregan and Nevada. Cash flow is definitely a problem this time of the year.

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danlassentax

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CA forms 540, 540NR, SCH CA are available for e-file and print for TURBO TAX users... not Lacerte...

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