Can I do the hardship request another way? What would you recommend for someone in my situation.

In my experience, the FTB will have to be provided with bank statements if you want to qualify for a hardship.

Sales tax

No; you can buy it and give the dealer/lessor a resale certificate expressing your intent to resell the vehicle. However, there can be no...

In California, sales tax is imposed on the retailer for the privilege of selling tangible personal property at retail. Tangible personal property...

Does the LLC & "S" corp have the same liability protection? Would I have to pay the $800 filing fee twice?

You may also keep your LLC but elect to be treated as an S Corp for tax purposes. This election is fairly easy to do yourself and submit to the...

CA taxes

A "resident" is every individual who is in the state for other than a temporary or transitory purpose. A resident also includes every individual...

Will I get notice if the IRS or State Franchise Tax Board levy my check payments?

Garnishment of your paychecks may occur without any notice. I agree with my colleague. Sign up for an installment payment plan as soon as possilbe...

Ideally, you should have marked your last California tax return that was due as FINAL. If you failed to do that, you need to write the FTB and...

Your friend is paying California use tax on rentals paid to the dealer. That tax is on her and not you. When she exercises her option to purchase...

How do I go about getting my full refund at this point?

I would recommend making a formal demand for the $380 and give them 3-7 days to produce a check or else you will report the company to the Better...

Can I amend 2015 tax return after due date.it says I have three years from the filing date to do so?

Yes, you can amend your 2015 tax return after the due date which is April 18, 2016 this year. Generally speaking, an amended federal return should...