Forget about suing at the moment. It is far more important that you report the identity theft to the Internal Revenue Service and Franchise Tax...

You have at least 10 days as I recall to reverse the levy but you will need to show that the levy has created a hardship on you and your family. If...

Yes; she can get it back. The California State Controller is holding the money as it was unclaimed property, i.e., money in an account that was not...

Sadly, the California FTB can collect taxes for 30 years. They can levy your bank accounts at any time but they cannot touch your social security....

Make an appointment at any social security office or simply show up there. They will help you with this. Take your husband's certified death...

The IRS has a 10 year statute of limitations on collections where the CA FTB has a 30 year statute of limitations on collections but they have to...

I recommend that you state your current occupation when filing your return. So, if you're unemployed state that on your return.

No; the FTB cannot levy your social security. The IRS, on the other hand, can levy your social security but they are limited to 15% maximum.

Yes, with regard to all sales to California customers. As for sales to customers out-of-state, you do not have to collect California sales or use...

I agree with my colleagues but would add that the word "pain" in the lawyer's statement should be "paid" rather than "pain".