The Settlement Agent is mandated to send all the 593 forms for every real property sale transaction to the FTB who will, in turn, review all the data entered and marked, including computation of the amounts.
WITHHOLDING SERVICES AND COMPLIANCE MS F182 FRANCHISE TAX BOARD PO BOX 942867 SACRAMENTO CA 94267-0651 • Do not mail paper copies of Form(s) 593 to the FTB if submitted electronically. The remitter retains a copy of this form for a minimum of five years and must provide it to the FTB upon request.
Form 540 instructions Personal Information: Fill in your name, Social Security number, and address. Filing Status: Select your filing status (single, married, filing jointly, etc.). Income: Report your income from all sources. Adjustments to Income: Make any necessary adjustments to your income using Schedule CA 540.
PO Box 942840. Sacramento, CA 94240-0001.
Any remitter (individual, business entity, trust, estate, or REEP) who withheld on the sale/transfer of California real property must file Form 593 to report the amount withheld. If this is an installment sale payment after escrow closed, the buyer/transferee is the responsible person.
First, you'll need to contact your lender and let them know you want the information. Depending on your lender, you may have to sign in to an online account, call a helpline, or send a formal letter to start the request process.
A seller/transferor that qualifies for a full, partial, or no withholding exemption must file Form 593. Any remitter (individual, business entity, trust, estate, or REEP) who withheld on the sale/transfer of California real property must file Form 593 to report the amount withheld.