If company uses a payroll service and that service fails to pay the taxes given to them in good faith, is the company liable?

I would not think that there would be a limit, although you need to clarify what you mean by "given to them in good faith." The payroll company may...

Could my tax preparer get into trouble if I report my spouse for forging my signature on our tax return? (re-post).

You have not provided enough information for a response. For instance does the tax preparer know about the forged signature? If not, you should...

How can I find out who the officers and stockholders are of a California corporation ?

You cannot find out who the shareholders are. You can obtain a copy of the Statement of Information from the Secretary of State which contains the...

What is the purpose of California Franchise Tax Board filing tax liens if they can levy and garnish at will anyways for 20 yrs?

The purpose of a lien is to secure an interest in real property or other personal assets so that they cannot be sold and avoid the tax debt. The...

California Franchise Tax Board -Can they collect within the 20 year SOL whether there is an existing, valid lien filed or not?

Yes. There does not need to be a lien in place for the FTB to continue collection actions during the 20 year SOL.

Can a Corporation still start doing business if it was formed 15 years ago, no revenue, no employees? Should I dissolve/restart?

You need to contact the IRS and see if they are look for corporate tax returns for any of the 15 years, and/or determine if the you can just inform...

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What cases did the Catholic Church won over the IRS in the 70's regarding the IRS taking back donations or tithes.

I am not aware of such a case, and I also could not find any case authority for the facts you have cited. It does not seemly likely that this...

My LLC is suspended in California for the failure to pay the $800/year minimum tax.

The case law in California determined that only the suspended entity is liable for the minimum franchise tax fee.

I am interested in forming a company with one of my peers. Would I want to be in a partnership or should we be members of an LLC

You can be both a partnership and and LLC by electing to be a partnership, and having you operating agreement drafted as a partnership agreement....

What would be considered as 'a foreign corporation doing business' in any State? (CA, NY, OR, WA)

First of all you are doing business in California because you live in California, and it appears that you are working in Cailforna to manage your...