Returned from 10 yr living overseas, & I have a 6k CA state tax lien . Should I go to the FTB State directly or seek a tax atty?

If you did not file a FINAL California return for 2004, there is no statute of limitations so the FTB had the right to assess you. Having said...

Do I pay tax on a 401 K?

I agree with Mr. Underwood above, but I would add that you will also be subject to a California early withdrawal penalty of 2.5% if you are under...

If it is the FTB, you need to call the Collections Unit at 800-689-4776 or 916-845-4470 and arrange for an installment payment plan. If you make...

I sold personal stock, through my online brokerage account, while living in CA, do I have to pay CA franchise tax?

You have lots of issues here that cannot be addressed completely in Avvo so I highly recommend that you talk to a CPA, accountant or tax attorney...

Can I open a 2nd business in CA as a sole proprietor if I am on the board of a suspended LLC in CA?

Yes; there is nothing to prevent your doing so under the law.

Due to CPA miss I have massive unpaid LLC Annual penalties/fees. If I walk away will they continue to bill the LLC indefinitely?

The $800 LLC minimum tax is not a personal liability. Even the FTB admits on its website that "In general, all the owners (members) are shielded...

Unpaid CA LLC fees due to CPA miscue. LLC suspended. Trying to dissolve. Is there a way to avoid paying or reducing penalties?

The $800 LLC minimum tax is not a personal liability. Even the FTB admits on its website that "In general, all the owners (members) are shielded...

I have a suspended LLC due to unpaid annual fees. Can FTB continue to charge me a yearly annual fee after being suspended?

The FTB will continue to send you notices related to the Annual LLC Tax due plus interest and penalties, but this liability for the minimum tax is...

Can the EDD open another audit when one is still pending

Yes; the EDD can open another audit while one is ongoing.

Can you get a large gift from someone not related to you (may be a friend of my parents) ?

The answer to your question is "yes" you can receive a gift from anyone. If the gift is less than $14,000, the gift tax does not apply. I might...