I received a notice from California Franchise Tax board claiming I owe taxes for 2009-2012 in the amount of $33k. I don't.

Simply prepare 2009-12 tax returns (Form 540 if you were a CA resident that year) and file them with the FTB as soon as possible. It will take the...

What do I do if I was employed by a business on payroll and did not receive a W2 and they don't have records of the taxes taken

Personally, if you have all the paystubs and your employer is willing to create a W-2 for you based on the paystubs, by all means let him do so. ...

Mr. Klassing has done an excellent job of summarizing for you the options available to you. I would only add that once the lien is filed, it stays...

If I've been divorced for over 4 years, can I claim my status as single now?

YES! YES! YES! You SHOULD file as single assuming that you do not have any children that qualify you as head of household.

Can I add my sister to the title of our mom's home without increasing property taxes?

You should seek out a real estate attorney as there is no specific exclusion that fits your factual situtation in Revenue and Taxation Code section...

Yes; if you are selling tangible personal property, i.e., photos, negatives, videos, etc. See Business Taxes Law Guide, Regulation 1528 on the...

Here is what is on the FTB's website regarding EDR. Overview The Enterprise Data to Revenue (EDR) Project addresses modernizing our enterprise...

Where would be the best choice for setting up a company as a tax rate wise?

You are not going to get a definitive response in Avvo. Many countries and states have no income tax. But, where you set the company up has...

What will be my tax filing obligation on proceeds willed to me from my mothers estate?

At your Mother's death, the property got a step up in basis to its value as of that date. In other words, if she bought the property for $100,000...

Unfiled tax returns

The IRS has a 3 year statute of limitations and the FTB has a 4 year statute of limitations; BUT, if a taxpayer has not filed a return for any...