The FTB is NOT known for being considerate. I agree with Ms. Steburg. Penalties can be relieved IF YOU CAN PROVE REASONABLE CAUSE for late filing....

Do I have to pay sales taxes if I provide IT consulting services in California?

No; so long as you do not give your client any tangible personal property for consideration. So your summary of the law is correct. Of course,...

I just got married in june. My husband owes back taxes 2014/15 and the FTB just levied our joint account am i now responsible?

You are not responsible for his tax debt. Contract the FTB immediately and talk to Collections at 800-689-4776 or 916-845-4470 or the Taxapayer...

Call FTB Collections at 800-689-4776 or 916-845-4470. The FTB can reverse the levy if you act quickly, within 10 or 15 days of the levy. If you...

Ouch!! Signing up for that worthless SSTP was a huge mistake. Now you should consider getting out of it with all due speed. This is the...

Converting a LLC to a Corp with Form 8832? What Type of Corporation am I then?

A C corporation is what we refer to as a general corporation. An S corporation must be a "small business corporation", (less than 100 shareholders)...

You have summarized your position quite eloquently and you are correct that the LLC is liable rather than the members so long as you did not take...

I have a janitorial business with several current subcontractors. Are these subs actually w2 employees now?

I would have to say "yes" based on a recent court case. Please take a look at Dynamex Operations West, Inc. v. the Superior Court of Los Angeles...

LLC owned by a non-resident. Shall I pay taxes on the top of the annual registration?

Your registration of the LLC with the CA Secretary of State has triggered the minimum tax of $800 per year which is paid to the FTB. This is paid...

I do I have to pay property tax penalties on a home I inherited ?

Yes is the short answer. Of course, if your uncle's estate is still not closed, the executor could pay the liability out of the trust or estate. I...