Can filing bankruptcy clear my California tax debts?

There are options. Start by contacting the FTB's Taxpayer Advocate, Susan Maples at [email protected]. Supply her with your full name, phone...

California Franchise Tax Board has given me an assessment for 2015 unfilled tax return for 50,000.

Yes; if you file your 2015 return, the FTB will process it within 6-9 months. After it has been processed, the FTB will revise the ridiiculous...

Landlord asks for w9 four months following a 500 gift card provided as part of incentive package to sign lease. Kosher? Risks?

You're not missing a thing. He is NOT required to issue a 1099 if he gave you less than $600 in the year in question. On the other hand, giving...

Can I retain my current property tax bill in an exchange.?

The answer is "no" if the real estate is in California. There is no change in ownership exclusion for 1031 exchanges in Revenue and Taxatiion Code...

If you would like a tax attorney to evaluate the alleged "FTB Pre-Intercept Notice" all you have to do is call one of us. Otherwise, you can scan...

No, if the retailer simply wants to eat the tax and not seek reimbursement from its customers. But you have asked the wrong question. I think you...

I have forwarded your question to the divorce and separation practitioners.

If you got in touch with the FTB prior to the bank sending the funds to the FTB (usually 15 days), you may get the FTB to release the levy and...

Do you have to pay income tax on your inheritance in California? If so, what percent? I'm not talking about federal exemption.

No; there is no CA income tax or CA estate tax on your inheritance. Having said that, if you inherit a home in California and get a step up in...

If your assumption is correct, i.e., your tax preparer never filed your returns, then the normal 4 yr. statute of limitations has not run as far as...