How do I proceed with this bizarre letter from IRS claiming they have my payment but no tax return for 2013?

If you have received a "bizarre" letter from the IRS make sure it is real and not a phishing exercise. Go on line and search some of the phrases in...

Franchise Tax Board levied by bank account - i feel it may be fraud - what should i do?

The bank typically holds the funds for 15 days before turning them over to the FTB. I agree with Mr. Klassing in his advice to contact the...

Church exemption on property tax

The Assessor denied your exemption because you stated nothing about using the building exclusively as a church for religious services. You stated...

Is a business-related meal between two owners of a California LLC tax deductible?

Yes. Two owners or partners may go out to lunch to discuss business and deduct 50% of the meal expense. The tax treatment election by an LLC does...

Do I have to pay for half of my ex-wifes' 2015 taxes even though she only lived with me 2 months.

No. As soon as she moved out with the intent to no longer cohabit, her income became her sole property and was no longer community property. ...

How long does it take to incorporate a not-for-profit organization in Mountain View, CA?

If you do it yourself, it should not take you more than a day or two to draft the By-Laws and Articles and then register it with the various...

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Forming a Delaware LLC, physical address in California, but I the only owner, live overseas, do I need to pay CA state taxes?

Yes; the California business address will be sufficient nexus to tax the LLC in California. A taxpayer is considered "doing business" in...

It can take the FTB months to get back to you. In a levy situation where the FTB has taken money out of your account, it is critical to get in...

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How to confirm non-residency of CA for State Income Tax Purposes?

Based on what you have stated, it is highly unlikely that the FTB will try to assess you for 2014-2016 California taxes but you need to document...

My colleagues have all provided you with sound advice. I would only add that the IRS has a very generous program that abates tax, penalties and...