Use this page when
You have a California tax problem but do not yet know whether it belongs to FTB or EDD.
Main distinction
FTB is usually income-tax focused. EDD is usually payroll-tax and employer-account focused.
Short answer
If the issue involves an individual California income tax balance, withholding order, or wage garnishment for taxes, it is often FTB. If it involves payroll tax filings, payroll tax payments, or an employer payroll-tax account, it is often EDD.
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What to know first
- FTB usually means California state income tax balances, collection notices, withholding orders, and payment-plan questions tied to income tax.
- EDD usually means payroll tax filings, employer account issues, filing and remittance obligations, or payroll-tax balances.
- IRS overlap can matter when a federal issue led to a California notice, but the California response path still depends on the state agency involved.