Email the FTB Taxpayer Advocate at [email protected]. She will assign someone to your case and you should hear from them within 24 to 48...

How do I stop wage garnishment?

You have only a few options, i.e., OIC, settlement or formal installment agreement and some of these are only available under certain...

How should I go about starting a company which has people employed in India?

I don't think your question can or should be answered on Avvo as there are too many tax issues that need to be addressed. I would strongly...

Can I sue my ex-husband for 26K joint unpaid tax debt that I have paid on our behalf?

Unfortunately, you are jointly and severally liable if you filed as married filing jointly. The IRS or FTB does not care who they actually collect...

You can sue the FTB. Just check out Gil Hyatt's 20 year lawsuit history with the FTB online. Having said that, it is largely a waste of time and...

Is my spouse required to split the taxes we owe for 2016 50/50?

If you filed married jointly, the IRS considers the two of you as "jointly and severally liable", meaning that each of you can be held liable for...

IRA Contribution and Distribution in 2017?

Talk to your plan administrator first. But, based on the facts you have presented, I think you can take a deduction for the 2016 tax year for your...

How can I determine if it is more convenient to incorporate an LCC in California or in Delaware?

In my humble opinion, there is no good reason to form a Delaware LLC rather than a California LLC as your LLC will be subject to California income...

I have a IRS Problem that I am confused about?

Yes; it is true that the IRS assigns federal EINs. Generally speaking, it is required in order to open a business bank account. Having a business...

Back state taxes?

No; but it is advisable for her to keep her bank account separate from yours until you have paid the back taxes in full.