When writing a reasonable cause letter to get a tax penalty refund from the California Franchise Tax Board (FTB), you must explain why you could not meet your tax obligation on time and back it up with verifiable documentation. However, you must pay the full amount of taxes you...
You can apply for a tax amnesty in California through the California Franchise Tax Board’s website to help you pay off your delinquent tax liabilities. The California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) has the Voluntary Disclosure Program that can waive the penalties if you are...
The best way to solve a tax problem with the California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) is to file an Offer in Compromise. An Offer in Compromise lets you settle a tax debt for less than you owe. However, several other ways exist to resolve a tax problem with the California FTB,...
Property taxes in California are calculated by the state-approved 1-percent rate, Mello-Roos taxes, parcel taxes, and any additional local government taxes and levies. Property taxes in California have become an enigma to taxpayers. Everyone in California has heard of...
California Franchise Tax is the annual tax for conducting business in California. For noncorporate entities, it is a flat fee of $800. For corporate entities, the fee is a minimum of $800. Failure to pay the franchise tax will result in a minimum penalty of 5% and a maximum...