Franchise Tax Board wants me to file taxes and pay penalties for an old LLC. (California Business)

The LLC owes the taxes. The member or owner cannot be held personally liable.

Yes; it is totally legal. However, when you make your third sale in California you are required to have a California seller's permit from the BOE...

Should a youtuber, who wants to do what s/he loves more than anything, invest into a single member LLC registration?

An LLC will protect your personal assets and it probably costs less than $100 to file with the Secretary of State. However, the LLC will then have...

File the back returns for 2011-14. Mark the 2014 return as the Final Return. Then immediately dissolve the LLC with the Secretary of State's...

Can the California Franchise Tax Board hold me liable for not performing my duties as the manager of an LLC?

Since the LLC was never dissolved with the Secretary of State it remained a legal entity and the $800 minimum tax is due for each year. We have a...

Yes; a SMLLC manager is liable for the LLC's taxes and fees. We have a four year statute of limitations in California and the FTB is now trying to...

I did not prepare my taxes for 2011. I only worked 4 months and got unemployment for the rest. The FTB now says I owe them

Immediately prepare and file the California tax return for 2011 reporting all income. Once the FTB gets the return and processes it, (6-9 mos....

Do I have to file tax returns for my LLC if I only applied for an EIN?

If you did not file ANY paperwork at the Secretary of State's Office, I think you're safe and do not have to file tax returns.

How do I get the California FTB to change a Tax Lien that isn't mine but shows up on my credit report?

I would suggest that you contact the FTB by telephone. Ask for the section that deals with Liens. When I get into the office this morning, I will...

Will state comptroller file liens on recently purchased property while having lien on another property

A lien for unpaid California sales taxes would have been levied by the Board of Equalization and not the State Controller. But, more importantly,...