A tax refund should not feel like a guessing game, yet thousands of Californians still overlook credits that could lower their tax bills or increase their refunds. For many, this means that money is quite literally slipping through their fingers.
Federal changes tend to dominate headlines, but California has continued refining and expanding several state-level benefits through the Franchise Tax Board. These programs now deliver meaningful relief to workers, families, renters, and homeowners, but only for those who know to claim them.
