Is there a legal way for 1 spouse to get a refund without the other knowing it when filing taxes jointly?

The short answer is, "No." Filing a married filing joint return requires that both spouses sign the return. Having said that, many times both...

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Should I file a 2013 tax return if I didn't work but owe back taxes for prior years?

Although you are not required to file a 2013 federal and California income tax return, you SHOULD do so to toll the statute of limitations. ...

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The Franchise Tax Board says that I owe $1125.23 for not filing a 2010 tax return. I was in prison from 9/10 to 1/13.

Call the FTB at 800-883-5910 or 916-845-4300 (Taxpayer Advocate). You may be on the line for up to 40 minutes so be patient. Have the FTB tell...

I haven't received my w2 form to file my taxes and to my knowledge I was supposed to receive it since the 31 of January.

I agree with my colleagues that you need to ask your employer for a W-2 if you have not received it by now. If you do not get any response within...

I would add that you might also talk to FTB Collections at 1-800-689-4776 and get assurance that the funds held by the Bank will be released rather...

Would federal tax liens against my employer affect his EIN and prevent me from filing my tax returns?

First, make sure that your actual paychecks match the W-2 amounts reflected on the W-2. Then file your Federal and CA income tax returns based on...

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I owe over 4k for franchise taxes in CA. Ca won't let me dissolve the corp. yet they still are racking on fees.

No; the FTB will follow you for ten to twenty years based on my experience. Pay the tax, penalties and interest any way you can as the FTB is...

My husband has over $100,000 of back taxes to pay the IRS. He is not paying his current taxes. Should I do a legal seperation?

I agree with the advice previously given but would add: You should file married filing separately; however, because California is a community...

Can you appeal the FTB's denial of an OIC? If so, what written guidelines exist that address the process?

The answer is "yes" you can appeal a denial of an OIC. Contact the Supervisor of OIC, Mr. Lea Anderson. You can also find the OIC pamphlet on the...

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I never rec'd a 1099 for a "cash for keys" buyout back in 2011. I am in California

I am sorry to inform you that you are responsible for the penalties and interest on income that you forgot to report. On the other hand, if the...